Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

why on earth

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.00 in modern English

Syllables: why on earth
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.

Example Sentences

"Why on Earth are you pouring vinegar in your drink?"

Synonyms

why in the world why the dickens why in God's name why the Devil why the fuck whyever

Questions

What does why on earth mean?: used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.

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