Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aristo-

/əˈrɪstoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.98 in modern English

Syllables
aris-to-
IPA
/əˈrɪstoʊ/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

upper class, nobility

prefix

aristocracy

prefix

the best, superior, ideal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄριστος (áristos, “best”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /əˈrɪstoʊ/
  • British English: /əˈrɪstəʊ/

Derived Forms

aristocide aristocracy aristocrat aristocratic aristodemocracy aristodemocratic aristomonarchy aristogene aristogenesis aristogenic Aristography aristophagist

Questions

How do you pronounce aristo-?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˈrɪstoʊ/.
What does aristo- mean?
upper class, nobility
Where does aristo- come from?
From Ancient Greek ἄριστος (áristos, “best”).

How to pronounce aristo-

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/əˈrɪstoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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