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pseudofolliculitis

/ˌsu.doʊ.fəˌlɪ.kjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pseu-do-fol-lic-u-li-tis
IPA
/ˌsu.doʊ.fəˌlɪ.kjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/
26
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
7
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condition resembling folliculitis, usually caused by shaving.

Uncountable

Etymology

From pseudo- + folliculitis.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌsu.doʊ.fəˌlɪ.kjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/
  • British English: /ˌs(j)uː.dəʊ.fəˌlɪ.kjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/

Usage

Phrases

pseudofolliculitis barbae pseudofolliculitis nuchae

Frequently Paired Words

pseudofollicular

Rhymes With

cellulitis cholecystitis urethritis labyrinthitis rachitis encephalomyocarditis oophoritis nintendinitis

Questions

How do you pronounce pseudofolliculitis?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsu.doʊ.fəˌlɪ.kjʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/.
What does pseudofolliculitis mean?
A condition resembling folliculitis, usually caused by shaving.
Where does pseudofolliculitis come from?
From pseudo- + folliculitis.

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