Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sleuthery

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: sleuth-ery
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

sleuthing, detective work

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Suddenly, in the midst of high-camp treachery and sleuthery, each character does a star turn, breaking out in song."

Etymology

From sleuth + -ery.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does sleuthery mean?: sleuthing, detective work
Where does sleuthery come from?: From sleuth + -ery.

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