Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-u-

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.11 in modern English

Syllables
-u-
IPA
1
Scrabble Score
1
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

interfix

A linking vowel inserted between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning.

infix

a monoclonal antibody derived from a human source.

Etymology

From Latin -u-.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Phrases

-e- -i- -o- -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies

Frequently Paired Words

-e- -i- -o- -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies

Questions

What does -u- mean?
A linking vowel inserted between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning.
Where does -u- come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce -u-

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