Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crepusculum

/kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.ləm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cre-pus-cu-lum
IPA: /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.ləm/

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

crepuscule; twilight; dusk

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[Earthshine] should appear more splendid and be visible after the crepusculum in the dark of night."

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin crepusculum. Doublet of crepuscle and crepuscule.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.ləm/
British English: /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.ləm/

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

crepuscular

Synonyms

cockshut mirkning nightfall

Questions

How do you pronounce crepusculum?: The recorded pronunciation is /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.ləm/.
What does crepusculum mean?: crepuscule; twilight; dusk
Where does crepusculum come from?: Learned borrowing from Latin crepusculum. Doublet of crepuscle and crepuscule.

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