Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-barb-

/bɑɹb/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.31 in modern English

Syllables: -bar-b-
IPA: /bɑɹb/

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

4

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

interfix

Used to form names of barbituric acid derivatives used as hypnotics.

Etymology

From barbituric acid, barbiturate.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /bɑɹb/
British English: /bɑːb/

Questions

How do you pronounce -barb-?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɑɹb/.
What does -barb- mean?: Used to form names of barbituric acid derivatives used as hypnotics.
Where does -barb- come from?: From barbituric acid, barbiturate.

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