Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nympho-

/ˈnɪmfoʊ-/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: nympho-
IPA: /ˈnɪmfoʊ-/

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

nympha, nymphae (labia minora).

prefix

adolescent girl or young woman.

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride, young woman, adolescent girl”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: νύμφη

Derived Forms

nympho

Frequently Paired Words

hebe-

Questions

How do you pronounce nympho-?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɪmfoʊ-/.
What does nympho- mean?: nympha, nymphae (labia minora).
Where does nympho- come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce nympho-

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