Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heptode

/ˈhɛpˌtoʊd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hep-tode
IPA: /ˈhɛpˌtoʊd/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A compound thermionic valve containing a triode and tetrode; was used in superheterodyne radio receivers.

Etymology

From hept- + -ode.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: hept
Suffix: ode

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈhɛpˌtoʊd/
British English: /ˈhɛp.təʊd/

Inflected Forms

heptodes (plural)

Phrases

pentagrid converter

Frequently Paired Words

pentagrid converter

Questions

How do you pronounce heptode?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛpˌtoʊd/.
What does heptode mean?: A compound thermionic valve containing a triode and tetrode; was used in superheterodyne radio receivers.
Where does heptode come from?: From hept- + -ode.

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