Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-aholic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.43 in modern English

Syllables
-a-holic
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Alternative form of -holic.

Etymology

A respelling of -oholic reflecting the reduced pronunciation of the linking vowel.

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

Questions

What does -aholic mean?
Alternative form of -holic.
Where does -aholic come from?
A respelling of -oholic reflecting the reduced pronunciation of the linking vowel.

How to pronounce -aholic

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