Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vexillology

/ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.60 in modern English

Syllables: vex-il-lol-o-gy
IPA: /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of flags.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Vexillology can help us to delve into national and global history."
"Sheldon: Over the next few 52 weeks, you and I are going to explore the dynamic world of vexillology."

Etymology

First attested in 1959. From Latin vexillum (“flag”) + -logy, equivalent to vexillo- + -logy.

Origin

First known use: First attested in 1959

Word Breakdown

Prefix: vexillum
Suffix: -logy

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/
British English: /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

vexillize vexillise vexillographer vexillography vexillologic vexillological vexillologist vexillophile

Synonyms

flaglore

Rhymes With

technology appropriate technology psychology biology apology ideology theology geology ecology anthropology mythology archaeology

Questions

How do you pronounce vexillology?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/.
What does vexillology mean?: The study of flags.
Where does vexillology come from?: First known use: First attested in 1959.

How to pronounce vexillology

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