Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

zome

/zoʊm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
zome
IPA
/zoʊm/
15
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A building with unusual geometry.

Etymology

Blend of zonohedron + dome, coined by Steve Durkee in 1968.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /zoʊm/
  • British English: /zəʊm/

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Questions

How do you pronounce zome?
The recorded pronunciation is /zoʊm/.
What does zome mean?
A building with unusual geometry.
Where does zome come from?
Blend of zonohedron + dome, coined by Steve Durkee in 1968.

How to pronounce zome

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