Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

argyr-

/ˈɑːdʒɪɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ar-gyr-
IPA
/ˈɑːdʒɪɹ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

silver

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek ἄργῠρος (árgŭros, “silver, money”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *h₂erǵ-, ἄργυρος

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈɑːdʒɪɹ/

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce argyr-?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑːdʒɪɹ/.
What does argyr- mean?
silver
Where does argyr- come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce argyr-

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