Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apneic

/æpˈniːɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.42 in modern English

Syllables
ap-ne-ic
IPA
/æpˈniːɪk/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

From apnea + -ic.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more apneic (comparative) most apneic (superlative)

Derived Forms

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Questions

How do you pronounce apneic?
The recorded pronunciation is /æpˈniːɪk/.
What does apneic mean?
Exhibiting or relating to apnea: no longer breathing
Where does apneic come from?
From apnea + -ic.

How to pronounce apneic

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