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enki

/ˈɛnki/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.87 in modern English

Syllables
en-ki
IPA
/ˈɛnki/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A god in Sumerian mythology, later known as Ea in Akkadian and Babylonian mythology.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒂗𒆠 (ᵈen-ki /⁠Enki⁠/, literally “lord of the earth”), though this translation is disputed. More at Enki.

Frequently Paired Words

Enkidu

Questions

How do you pronounce enki?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛnki/.
What does enki mean?
A god in Sumerian mythology, later known as Ea in Akkadian and Babylonian mythology.
Where does enki come from?
Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒂗𒆠 (ᵈen-ki /⁠Enki⁠/, literally “lord of the earth”), though this translation is disputed. More at Enki.

How to pronounce enki

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