Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alt-rock

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: al-t-rock
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Clipped compound of alternative rock.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Launching a startup in 2016 is akin to assembling an alt-rock band in 1996 or protesting the Vietnam War in 1971—an act of youthful rebellion gone conformist."

Etymology

From alt- + rock.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: alt

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

alt rock (alternative)

Phrases

alt-rocker

Questions

What does alt-rock mean?: Clipped compound of alternative rock.
Where does alt-rock come from?: From alt- + rock.

How to pronounce alt-rock

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