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weightlifter

/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.44 in modern English

Syllables
weightlifter
IPA
/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɚ/
22
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.

noun

A person who uses weights to train the muscles of the body, usually for strength or for improved performance in a sport.

Etymology

From weight + lifter.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɚ/

Inflected Forms

weightlifters (plural) weight lifter (alternative)

Synonyms

lifter

Questions

How do you pronounce weightlifter?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɚ/.
What does weightlifter mean?
A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.
Where does weightlifter come from?
From weight + lifter.

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