Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

achromat

/ˈæ.kɹəʊ.mæt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: achro-mat
IPA: /ˈæ.kɹəʊ.mæt/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lens that imparts little color; a lens that is achromatic.

noun

A person whose color blindness prevents them from seeing any color whatsoever.

Etymology

By shortening of achromatic.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæ.kɹəʊ.mæt/
British English: /ˈæ.kɹəʊ.mæt/

Inflected Forms

achromats (plural) achromate (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

achromaticity

Questions

How do you pronounce achromat?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæ.kɹəʊ.mæt/.
What does achromat mean?: A lens that imparts little color; a lens that is achromatic.
Where does achromat come from?: By shortening of achromatic.

How to pronounce achromat

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