Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-lect

/lɛkt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.80 in modern English

Syllables
-lect
IPA
/lɛkt/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

A (language) variety.

Etymology

From the terminal element of dialect, thus representing the Ancient Greek element -λεκτος (-lektos), ultimately from λέγω (légō, “I say or speak”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Frequently Paired Words

lect lectal

Homonyms

lect

Questions

How do you pronounce -lect?
The recorded pronunciation is /lɛkt/.
What does -lect mean?
A (language) variety.
Where does -lect come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce -lect

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-lect”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/lɛkt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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