How Do You Spell KAKODYLE?

Pronunciation: [kˈakədˌa͡ɪl] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Kakodyle" may seem unusual, but it follows the phonetic rules of English. The first syllable is pronounced /kæko/ with the "k" sound, followed by the short "a" sound, and ending with a long "o." The second syllable, "dyle," is pronounced /daɪl/, with a long "i" sound and a soft "d" sound. The word itself refers to a chemical compound containing arsenic, and although it may be difficult to spell at first, using phonetic transcription can help understand its pronunciation.

Common Misspellings for KAKODYLE

  • jakodyle
  • makodyle
  • lakodyle
  • oakodyle
  • iakodyle
  • kzkodyle
  • kskodyle
  • kwkodyle
  • kqkodyle
  • kajodyle
  • kamodyle
  • kalodyle
  • kaoodyle
  • kaiodyle
  • kakidyle
  • kakkdyle
  • kakldyle
  • kakpdyle
  • kak0dyle
  • kak9dyle

Etymology of KAKODYLE

The term "kakodyle" is derived from the Greek words "kakos" meaning "bad" or "evil", and "doulos" meaning "slave" or "servant". It was coined in the 19th century by English chemist Edward Frankland to name a specific organometallic compound known as "diarsenic tetrahydride", which has a foul smell and toxic properties. The word "kakodyle" reflects the compound's negative and harmful characteristics.

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