Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sfee-nuh-don, sfen-uh-]
- /ˈsfi nəˌdɒn, ˈsfɛn ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sfee-nuh-don, sfen-uh-]
- /ˈsfi nəˌdɒn, ˈsfɛn ə-/
Definitions of sphenodon word
- noun sphenodon tuatara. 1
- noun sphenodon tuatara 0
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Origin of sphenodon
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin: genus name (orig. Sphaenodon), equivalent to Greek sphēn- sphen- + -odōn -toothed (see -odont)
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Parts of speech for Sphenodon
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sphenodon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sphenodon usage trend in Literature
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