Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sunroof

/ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English

Syllables: sun-roof
IPA: /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥der. Proto-Germanic *sunnô Proto-Germanic *sunnǭ Proto-West Germanic *sunnā Old English sunne Middle English sonne English sun English roof English sunroof From sun + roof.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/

Inflected Forms

sunroofs (plural)

Derived Forms

sunroofed

Phrases

through the sunroof sunshine roof

Frequently Paired Words

moonroof sunshine roof

Synonyms

sunshine-roof

Questions

How do you pronounce sunroof?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/.
What does sunroof mean?: A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.
Where does sunroof come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥der. Proto-Germanic *sunnô Proto-Germanic *sunnǭ Proto-West Germanic *sunnā Old English sunne Middle English sonne English sun English roof English sunroof From sun + roof.

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