Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makaton

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.20 in modern English

Syllables: maka-ton
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A system of communication, including speech, signing, and writing, intended for use by and with people who have language or learning difficulties.

Etymology

From the names of its creators: Margaret Walker, Kathy Johnston and Tony Cornforth.

Questions

What does makaton mean?: A system of communication, including speech, signing, and writing, intended for use by and with people who have language or learning difficulties.
Where does makaton come from?: From the names of its creators: Margaret Walker, Kathy Johnston and Tony Cornforth.

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