How Do You Spell SESQUIHORA?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛskwɪhˌɔːɹə] (IPA)

The word "sesquihora" is spelled using the English alphabet, but its pronunciation may prove to be a challenge for some. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /sɛskwɪ'hɔrə/. The first syllable, "sesqui," refers to one and a half, while "hora" means hour. Therefore, "sesquihora" means one and a half hours. While it may be a mouthful to pronounce, understanding the meaning and proper spelling of this unique word can come in handy when scheduling appointments or planning activities that require precise timing.

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SESQUIHORA Meaning and Definition

  1. An hour and a half; noting in prescription writing the interval between doses.

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

Common Misspellings for SESQUIHORA

  • aesquihora
  • zesquihora
  • xesquihora
  • desquihora
  • eesquihora
  • wesquihora
  • swsquihora
  • sssquihora
  • sdsquihora
  • srsquihora
  • s4squihora
  • s3squihora
  • seaquihora
  • sezquihora
  • sexquihora
  • sedquihora
  • seequihora
  • sewquihora
  • ses1uihora
  • ses2uihora

Etymology of SESQUIHORA

The word "sesquihora" is derived from Latin. It combines two Latin terms: "sesqui", meaning "one and a half", and "hora", which means "hour". When combined, "sesquihora" literally translates to "one and a half hours" in English.