Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

odd lot

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
odd- lot
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A block of shares of stock that is not a multiple of some number, usually 100.

noun

A set of leftover goods, of a quantity less than an evenly divisible shippable unit, often sold at reduced price.

noun

An incomplete set or collection or assorted mix of items.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

odd lots (plural)

Phrases

odd lotter

Frequently Paired Words

round lot

Synonyms

closeout remainder

Questions

What does odd lot mean?
A block of shares of stock that is not a multiple of some number, usually 100.

How to pronounce odd lot

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “odd lot”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “odd lot”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “odd lot” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.