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barracuda

/ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables
bar-racu-da
IPA
/ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.

noun

One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.

Etymology

First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: barracuda, -

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/

Inflected Forms

barracudas (plural)

Derived Forms

barracudalike

Phrases

yellowtail barracuda

Frequently Paired Words

barracouta

Rhymes With

buddha bermuda judah garuda huda duda yehuda barbuda matsuda fukuda yasuda masuda

Questions

How do you pronounce barracuda?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/.
What does barracuda mean?
Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.
Where does barracuda come from?
It is traced to Spanish.

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