Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-lyn

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.09 in modern English

Syllables: -lyn
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Suffix forming given names, usually female.

Example Sentences

"Cheryl + -lyn → Cherilyn"
"Laura + -lyn → Laurelyn"
"Oakley + -lyn → Oaklyn"

Etymology

From the given name Lynn.

Inflected Forms

-lynn (alternative) -lynne (alternative)

Questions

What does -lyn mean?: Suffix forming given names, usually female.
Where does -lyn come from?: From the given name Lynn.

How to pronounce -lyn

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