Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-erg-

/ɜːɡ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.58 in modern English

Syllables: -erg-
IPA: /ɜːɡ/

4

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

3

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

interfix

Used to form names of ergot alkaloid derivatives.

Etymology

From ergot.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ɜːɡ/

Questions

How do you pronounce -erg-?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɜːɡ/.
What does -erg- mean?: Used to form names of ergot alkaloid derivatives.
Where does -erg- come from?: From ergot.

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