Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hoofbeat

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hoof-beat
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The sound of a hoof striking the ground.

Example Sentences

  • "at the hoof-beats of fate"

Etymology

From hoof + beat.

Inflected Forms

hoofbeats (plural)

Questions

What does hoofbeat mean?
The sound of a hoof striking the ground.
Where does hoofbeat come from?
From hoof + beat.

How to pronounce hoofbeat

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