Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

change-up

/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.48 in modern English

Syllables
change-up
IPA
/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.

noun

An unexpected event.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from change up.

Inflected Forms

change-ups (plural) changeup (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

curveball slider cut fastball two-seam fastball split-finger fastball sinker screwball knuckleball

Synonyms

change of pace change-of-pace change-of-pace ball off-speed pitch

Questions

How do you pronounce change-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/.
What does change-up mean?
A pitch thrown with the arm motion of a fastball, but which travels at a much slower velocity because it is released without the fingers adding power to the delivery.
Where does change-up come from?
Deverbal from change up.

How to pronounce change-up

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈtʃeɪndʒʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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