Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amis

/əˈmiːs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.87 in modern English

Syllables: amis
IPA: /əˈmiːs/

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname from Old French.

noun

Amis people, an ethnic group in Taiwan

name

The language of these people.

noun

Example Sentences

"A member of Taiwan's indigenous Amis tribe, Kuo showed sporting talent at an early age, training in judo, basketball and athletics in her native Taitung county."

Etymology

From Old French Amis, a given name and nickname, from Latin amīcus (“friend”).

Origin

Source language: Old French

Word Breakdown

Root: Amis, amīcus, *qamiS

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /əˈmiːs/

Phrases

Wiktionary’s coverage of Amis terms

Frequently Paired Words

Amyas Wiktionary’s coverage of Amis terms

Rhymes With

camus sammis mamis

Questions

How do you pronounce amis?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈmiːs/.
What does amis mean?: A surname from Old French.
Where does amis come from?: It is traced to Old French.

How to pronounce amis

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