Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

glio-

/ɡlaɪ.oʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
glio-
IPA
/ɡlaɪ.oʊ/
5
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Gliomatous.

prefix

Glial.

prefix

Embedded in a gelatinous matrix.

prefix

Substance resembling glue.

Example Sentences

Etymology

# From glia + -o-. # From Ancient Greek γλία (glía, “glue”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɡlaɪ.oʊ/
  • British English: /ɡlʌɪ.ə(ʊ)/

Inflected Forms

gli- (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce glio-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡlaɪ.oʊ/.
What does glio- mean?
Gliomatous.
Where does glio- come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce glio-

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