Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

facula

/ˈfækjʊlə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
fac-u-la
IPA
/ˈfækjʊlə/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bright spot or patch between sunspots.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin facula (“little torch”).

Inflected Forms

faculae (plural)

Derived Forms

facular

Synonyms

solar facula

Questions

How do you pronounce facula?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfækjʊlə/.
What does facula mean?
A bright spot or patch between sunspots.
Where does facula come from?
Borrowed from Latin facula (“little torch”).

How to pronounce facula

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfækjʊlə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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