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planta

/ˈplæn.tə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.07 in modern English

Syllables
plan-ta
IPA
/ˈplæn.tə/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The sole of the foot.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin planta (“sole of the foot”). Doublet of clan and plant.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈplæn.tə/

Inflected Forms

plantae (plural)

Phrases

planta genista

Frequently Paired Words

plantar planta genista

Questions

How do you pronounce planta?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈplæn.tə/.
What does planta mean?
The sole of the foot.
Where does planta come from?
Borrowed from Latin planta (“sole of the foot”). Doublet of clan and plant.

How to pronounce planta

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈplæn.tə/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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