Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

readies

/ɹˈɛdiz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.42 in modern English

Syllables: read-ies
IPA: /ɹˈɛdiz/

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Cash, especially bank notes.

British usage; Informal

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of ready

Example Sentences

"It's a question of readies, Chief Inspector. We're not everyone's idea of a fun day out."

Etymology

From ready + -s, from ready money.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: ready

Usage

British usage
Informal

Rhymes With

eddies

Questions

How do you pronounce readies?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹˈɛdiz/.
What does readies mean?: Cash, especially bank notes.
Where does readies come from?: From ready + -s, from ready money.

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