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stapes

/ˈsteɪ̯piːz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.85 in modern English

Syllables
sta-pes
IPA
/ˈsteɪ̯piːz/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small stirrup-shaped innermost ossicle of the middle ear of mammals, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

noun

plural of stape

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin stapēs (“stirrup”). Doublet of step.

Inflected Forms

stapedes (plural)

Derived Forms

extrastapes stapedectomy

Phrases

stapedo- staped-

Frequently Paired Words

stapedial stapedo- staped- bone

Synonyms

stirrup

Questions

How do you pronounce stapes?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsteɪ̯piːz/.
What does stapes mean?
A small stirrup-shaped innermost ossicle of the middle ear of mammals, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.
Where does stapes come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin stapēs (“stirrup”). Doublet of step.

How to pronounce stapes

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