Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

detached house

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: de-tached -house
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A free-standing, single-family dwelling unit that does not share a common wall with any other structure.

Inflected Forms

detached houses (plural)

Phrases

semi-detached end of terrace

Frequently Paired Words

semi-detached end of terrace

Synonyms

single dwelling

Questions

What does detached house mean?: A free-standing, single-family dwelling unit that does not share a common wall with any other structure.

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