Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

has-been-dom

/ˈhæz.bɪn.dəm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: has-been--dom
IPA: /ˈhæz.bɪn.dəm/

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or quality of being a has-been.

Derogatory; Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The Miracles tried to be the Isleys on this one and failed miserably, quickening their exile to has-been-dom."

Etymology

From has-been + -dom.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: has-been

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈhæz.bɪn.dəm/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce has-been-dom?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhæz.bɪn.dəm/.
What does has-been-dom mean?: The state or quality of being a has-been.
Where does has-been-dom come from?: From has-been + -dom.

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