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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wordlore

/ˈwɜɹdˌloɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
word-lore
IPA
/ˈwɜɹdˌloɹ/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The science, study, or knowledge of words.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From word + lore. Compare Old English wordlār (“verbal teaching or instruction”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈwɜɹdˌloɹ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

word-lore (alternative)

Phrases

word lover

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

How do you pronounce wordlore?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɜɹdˌloɹ/.
What does wordlore mean?
The science, study, or knowledge of words.
Where does wordlore come from?
From word + lore. Compare Old English wordlār (“verbal teaching or instruction”).

How to pronounce wordlore

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