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Tutankhamun

too-tuhn-KAH-muhn

Tutankhamun (name) means an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, famous both for dying young and for his tomb being discovered largely intact in 1922. Example: “The exhibition displayed treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun.”

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An ancient Egyptian pharaoh, famous both for dying young and for his tomb being discovered largely intact in 1922.

"The exhibition displayed treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun."

How to use Tutankhamun

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe young Egyptian pharaoh whose treasure-filled tomb was discovered nearly whole, making him one of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt.

Common pairings

Tutankhamun's tomb the boy king Tutankhamun

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Etymology

From Egyptian twt-ankh-imn, meaning "Living Image of Amun", referring to the Egyptian god Amun.

Rhymes for Tutankhamun

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What does “Tutankhamun” mean?

The word “Tutankhamun” means an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, famous both for dying young and for his tomb being discovered largely intact in 1922. In plain terms, the young Egyptian pharaoh whose treasure-filled tomb was discovered nearly whole, making him one of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt.

How do you pronounce “Tutankhamun”?

“Tutankhamun” is pronounced too-tuhn-KAH-muhn (/ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tutankhamun” in a sentence?

Here is “Tutankhamun” used in a sentence: “The exhibition displayed treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun.”

What part of speech is “Tutankhamun”?

“Tutankhamun” is a name.