Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

metallophone

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: met-al-lo-phone
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars which are struck to make sound.

Example Sentences

"The metallophone chimes at the end of each section signal changes in texture and harmony, a cue for the performers that permeates the consciousness of the listener like a reminder not to dwell on one thought or mood for too long."

Etymology

From metallo- + -phone.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: metallo
Suffix: phone

Inflected Forms

metallophones (plural)

Questions

What does metallophone mean?: Any musical instrument consisting of tuned metal bars which are struck to make sound.
Where does metallophone come from?: From metallo- + -phone.

How to pronounce metallophone

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