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enum

/ˈinʌm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
enum
IPA
/ˈinʌm/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An enumeration.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Clipping of enumeration, used as a keyword in the C programming language and its descendants.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈinʌm/

Inflected Forms

enums (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce enum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈinʌm/.
What does enum mean?
An enumeration.
Where does enum come from?
Clipping of enumeration, used as a keyword in the C programming language and its descendants.

How to pronounce enum

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