Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clavinet

/ˌklævɪˈnɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: clav-i-net
IPA: /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An electrophonic keyboard instrument, an electronically amplified clavichord with a distinctive bright staccato sound.

Etymology

Blend of clavichord + clarinet.

Word Breakdown

Root: *(s)kleh₂w-

Inflected Forms

clavinets (plural)

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce clavinet?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/.
What does clavinet mean?: An electrophonic keyboard instrument, an electronically amplified clavichord with a distinctive bright staccato sound.
Where does clavinet come from?: Blend of clavichord + clarinet.

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