Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dead heat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
dead- heat
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

dead heats (plural)

Phrases

neck and neck photo finish

Frequently Paired Words

neck and neck photo finish

Synonyms

draw tie

Questions

What does dead heat mean?
A close race or contest in which no winner is apparent.

How to pronounce dead heat

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