Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

y cable

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.42 in modern English

Syllables: y -ca-ble
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A forked cable typically used to split or recombine audiovisual signals.

Etymology

From its shape, resembling the letter Y.

Inflected Forms

Y cables (plural) wye cable (alternative)

Questions

What does y cable mean?: A forked cable typically used to split or recombine audiovisual signals.
Where does y cable come from?: From its shape, resembling the letter Y.

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