Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

api donut

/ˌeɪpiaɪ ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.16 in modern English

Syllables: API do-nut
IPA: /ˌeɪpiaɪ ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An information table found on cans of motor oil, conforming to U.S. standards, which indicates the weight (viscosity) and type of oil. The central circle provides the oil viscosity rating (ie. 10W50), while the upper annulus section provides the oil type (ie. SP).

American usage

Etymology

From API + donut; from American Petroleum Institute, and its shape.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌeɪpiaɪ ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/
British English: /ˌeɪpiːaɪ ˈdəʊnʌt/

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

API donuts (plural)

Synonyms

API Service Symbol

Rhymes With

donut doughnut cronut wonut

Questions

How do you pronounce api donut?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌeɪpiaɪ ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/.
What does api donut mean?: An information table found on cans of motor oil, conforming to U.S. standards, which indicates the weight (viscosity) and type of oil. The central circle provides the oil viscosity rating (ie. 10W50), while the upper annulus section provides the oil type (ie. SP).
Where does api donut come from?: From API + donut; from American Petroleum Institute, and its shape.

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