Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pelvis

/ˈpɛlvɪs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.26 in modern English

Syllables
pelvis
IPA
/ˈpɛlvɪs/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.

noun

The pelvic region of the human body.

noun

A funnel-shaped cavity, especially such a cavity in the kidney into which urine passes towards the ureter.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin pēlvis (“basin”), from Old Latin pēluis (“basin”), further etymology uncertain.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: pēlvis, pēluis

Inflected Forms

pelvises (plural) pelves (plural)

Derived Forms

acanthopelvis hemipelvis midpelvis pelvitis

Phrases

diaphragma pelvis rachitic pelvis renal pelvis innominate bone os coxae

Frequently Paired Words

pelvic hydropelvis hydropelvic bone coccyx hip hipbone ilium

Synonyms

infundibulum choana cornu renal pelvis pelvic girdle pelvic arch hip

Questions

How do you pronounce pelvis?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛlvɪs/.
What does pelvis mean?
The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
Where does pelvis come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce pelvis

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