Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crepidoma

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: crepido-ma
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κρηπίδωμα (krēpídōma).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: κρηπίδωμα

Inflected Forms

crepidomas (plural) crepidomata (plural) krepidoma (alternative)

Rhymes With

oklahoma coma tacoma lymphoma aroma soma melanoma carcinoma chroma oma doma adenocarcinoma

Questions

What does crepidoma mean?: In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.
Where does crepidoma come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce crepidoma

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “crepidoma”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “crepidoma”.
Repeat and practice — Say “crepidoma” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.