Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

runic

/ˈɹuːnɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.39 in modern English

Syllables
runic
IPA
/ˈɹuːnɪk/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Any of the ancient Germanic languages which were written using runes.

adj

Alternative letter-case form of runic.

adj

Of, pertaining to, or written using runes.

adj

Of a song or verse, mystically or obscurely expressed.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From rune + -ic, because such languages were written using runes.

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

nonrunic pseudorunic runically

Phrases

runic divination

Rhymes With

munich tunic punic supertunic

Questions

How do you pronounce runic?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹuːnɪk/.
What does runic mean?
Any of the ancient Germanic languages which were written using runes.
Where does runic come from?
From rune + -ic, because such languages were written using runes.

How to pronounce runic

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