Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

catchlight

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
catch-light
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A gleam of reflected light in a subject's eye.

Etymology

From catch + light.

Inflected Forms

catchlights (plural) catch light (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

Obie

Questions

What does catchlight mean?
A gleam of reflected light in a subject's eye.
Where does catchlight come from?
From catch + light.

How to pronounce catchlight

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