How Do You Spell ANTIMONIOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪmˈə͡ʊnɪəs] (IPA)

The word "antimonious" is spelled with four syllables: /æn.tɪ.ˈmoʊ.ni.əs/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short a sound, followed by the second syllable with the short i sound. The third syllable has a long o sound, and the fourth syllable has a schwa sound. The word is derived from the element antimony, and refers to someone who behaves in a superior or holier-than-thou manner. Its uncommon spelling can cause confusion for many, but its phonetic transcription helps to clarify its pronunciation.

ANTIMONIOUS Meaning and Definition

  1. 1. Antimonial. 2. Noting a chemical compound containing antimony in its trivalent relation.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  2. Of antimony; applied to the acids of antimony.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ANTIMONIOUS

  • zntimonious
  • sntimonious
  • wntimonious
  • qntimonious
  • abtimonious
  • amtimonious
  • ajtimonious
  • ahtimonious
  • anrimonious
  • anfimonious
  • angimonious
  • anyimonious
  • an6imonious
  • an5imonious
  • antumonious
  • antjmonious
  • antkmonious
  • antomonious
  • ant9monious

Similar spelling words for ANTIMONIOUS

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