Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-one

/-əʊn/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.47 in modern English

Syllables: -one
IPA: /-əʊn/

3

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

suffix

any similar compound containing a carbonyl functional group

Etymology

Clipping of ketone, which was analogous to margarone. Further etymology is unclear.

Derived Forms

acetone aglycone aldosterone androsterone anthraquinone benzophenone benzoquinone butanone butyrophenone corticosterone cortisone coumarone

Phrases

methyl ethyl ketone

Questions

How do you pronounce -one?: The recorded pronunciation is /-əʊn/.
What does -one mean?: a ketone
Where does -one come from?: Clipping of ketone, which was analogous to margarone. Further etymology is unclear.

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