Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

robitussin

/ˈɹoʊ.bəˌtʌs.ɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.68 in modern English

Syllables: ro-bi-tussin
IPA: /ˈɹoʊ.bəˌtʌs.ɪn/

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Any of various cold and cough medicines.

Example Sentences

"A dose of guaifenesin, plain and simple Robitussin / To liquefy the mucous membranes."

Etymology

Trademark, from combining Robins (surname of the original maker) and tussive or similar.

Derived Forms

robotrip

Questions

How do you pronounce robitussin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹoʊ.bəˌtʌs.ɪn/.
What does robitussin mean?: Any of various cold and cough medicines.
Where does robitussin come from?: Trademark, from combining Robins (surname of the original maker) and tussive or similar.

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