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-cavir

/kəˌvɪɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-cavir
IPA
/kəˌvɪɹ/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of carbocyclic nucleosides used as antivirals.

Etymology

From ca(rbocyclic) + -vir (“antiviral”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kəˌvɪɹ/
  • British English: /kə.vɪə/

Questions

How do you pronounce -cavir?
The recorded pronunciation is /kəˌvɪɹ/.
What does -cavir mean?
Used to form names of carbocyclic nucleosides used as antivirals.
Where does -cavir come from?
From ca(rbocyclic) + -vir (“antiviral”).

How to pronounce -cavir

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