Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

volution

/vəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.50 in modern English

Syllables: vo-lu-tion
IPA: /vəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A turning (rolling or revolving) motion.

noun

A single turn (of a coil etc.); a twist.

Example Sentences

"On the left wrist were two circular excoriations, apparently the effect of ropes, or of a rope in more than one volution."

Etymology

From (the participle stem of) Latin volvere (“to turn”).

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /vəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/

Inflected Forms

volutions (plural)

Derived Forms

circumvolution intravolution

Questions

How do you pronounce volution?: The recorded pronunciation is /vəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/.
What does volution mean?: A turning (rolling or revolving) motion.
Where does volution come from?: From (the participle stem of) Latin volvere (“to turn”).

How to pronounce volution

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