Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peta-

/ˈpɛtə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables: peta-
IPA: /ˈpɛtə/

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10¹⁵ (a short scale quadrillion or long scale billiard). Symbol: P

Etymology

Based on penta- (“five”) (from Ancient Greek πέντε (pénte)) with the middle letter removed, analogous to tera-.

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: πέντε

Phrases

pebi-

Antonyms

femto-

Questions

How do you pronounce peta-?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛtə/.
What does peta- mean?: In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10¹⁵ (a short scale quadrillion or long scale billiard). Symbol: P
Where does peta- come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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