Word: sonobuoys
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: so
no
buoys
Definition: Plural of sonobuoy. A buoy that sends a radio signal when it detects the sound of underwater objects (such as submarines).
Morphemes:
Affix: sono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to sound; deep and complete
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sonus
Language: la
Decoded: sonus
Meaning: sound
Affix: buoy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: boia
Language: la
Decoded: boia
Meaning: a collar, band, fetter
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.