Speakur

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spandex

/ˈspændɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables
span-dex
IPA
/ˈspændɛks/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity.

Uncountable

noun

Clothing made from such material.

Uncountable

Etymology

Coined as an anagram of the word expands.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈspændɛks/

Usage

Inflected Forms

spandexes (plural)

Derived Forms

spandexed

Synonyms

elastane lycra

Questions

How do you pronounce spandex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈspændɛks/.
What does spandex mean?
A synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity.
Where does spandex come from?
Coined as an anagram of the word expands.

How to pronounce spandex

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