Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straightener

/ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
straight-en-er
IPA
/ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.

noun

Anyone or anything which straightens.

noun

A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.

Slang

noun

A bribe.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From straighten + -er.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/
  • British English: /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

straighteners (plural)

Phrases

hair straightener stream straightener

Questions

How do you pronounce straightener?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/.
What does straightener mean?
A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.
Where does straightener come from?
From straighten + -er.

How to pronounce straightener

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