Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cycle-a-thon

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.85 in modern English

Syllables: cy-cle-a-thon
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of cycleathon.

Example Sentences

"The final event of the weekend will be the cycle-a-thon arranged by the Jaycees. This event is still in the planning stages without any course found as yet. Plans had been to hold it at the Park around the “mile drive” but it was thought that it might interfere with traffic movement of the campers."
"“A walk-a-thon seems to be the best bet because with a cycle-a-thon we have the problem of getting cycles for the kids,” said [Ed] Mulholland."
"Mercy for America’s Children raises money to support its programs through an annual black tie gala, a cycle-a-thon and generous individual donors."

Etymology

From cycle + -a-thon.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: cycle

Inflected Forms

cycle-a-thons (plural)

Questions

What does cycle-a-thon mean?: Alternative form of cycleathon.
Where does cycle-a-thon come from?: From cycle + -a-thon.

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