Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turn the dial

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English

Syllables
turn the -di-al
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative form of move the dial

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

turns the dial (present, singular) turning the dial (participle, present) turned the dial (participle, past) turned the dial (past)

Phrases

dial back dial up turn the screw turn the screws

Frequently Paired Words

dial back dial up turn the screw turn the screws

Questions

What does turn the dial mean?
Alternative form of move the dial

How to pronounce turn the dial

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