Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chainring

/ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.78 in modern English

Syllables
chain-ring
IPA
/ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.

Etymology

From chain + ring.

Inflected Forms

chainrings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

pinion spider

Synonyms

chainwheel sprocket

Questions

How do you pronounce chainring?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/.
What does chainring mean?
A large forward ring on a bicycle that a chain attaches to, in order to transfer energy to a wheel. It consists of one or more sprockets that are driven by the cranks and pedals of the bicycle.
Where does chainring come from?
From chain + ring.

How to pronounce chainring

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