Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-acal

/ək.l̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-a-cal
IPA
/ək.l̩/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form an adjective from a noun.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From -ac + -al, probably on the model of -ical beside -ic.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ək.l̩/
  • British English: /ək.l̩/

Inflected Forms

more -acal (comparative) most -acal (superlative)

Questions

How do you pronounce -acal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ək.l̩/.
What does -acal mean?
Used to form an adjective from a noun.
Where does -acal come from?
From -ac + -al, probably on the model of -ical beside -ic.

How to pronounce -acal

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