Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-plon

/ˌplɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.65 in modern English

Syllables: -plon
IPA: /ˌplɑn/

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of imidazopyrimidine or pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives used as anxiolytics, sedatives, or hypnotics.

Etymology

Probably contraction of pyrazolopyrimidine.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌplɑn/
British English: /plɒn/

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce -plon?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌplɑn/.
What does -plon mean?: Used to form names of imidazopyrimidine or pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives used as anxiolytics, sedatives, or hypnotics.
Where does -plon come from?: Probably contraction of pyrazolopyrimidine.

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