Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

seedcake

/ˈsidˌkeɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
seed-cake
IPA
/ˈsidˌkeɪk/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The residue of pressing oil from seeds.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A sweet cake, cookie or cracker containing aromatic seeds, especially caraway.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From seed + cake.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsidˌkeɪk/

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Questions

How do you pronounce seedcake?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsidˌkeɪk/.
What does seedcake mean?
The residue of pressing oil from seeds.
Where does seedcake come from?
From seed + cake.

How to pronounce seedcake

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