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demiquaver

/ˈdɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
demi-qua-ver
IPA
/ˈdɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/
25
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A semiquaver, a sixteenth note.

Etymology

From demi- + quaver.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/

Inflected Forms

demiquavers (plural)

Derived Forms

semidemiquaver

Questions

How do you pronounce demiquaver?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/.
What does demiquaver mean?
A semiquaver, a sixteenth note.
Where does demiquaver come from?
From demi- + quaver.

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