Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i'm afraid

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.68 in modern English

Syllables: i'm afraid
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I'm, afraid.

phrase

Used to politely introduce a disappointment or disagreement.

Questions

What does i'm afraid mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I'm, afraid.

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