Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

earmuffs

/ˈɪɹmˌʌfs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.17 in modern English

Syllables: ear-muffs
IPA: /ˈɪɹmˌʌfs/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A headphone-like device designed to cover a person's ears for protection against cold or noise. They consist of a thermoplastic or metal head-band, that fits over the top of the head, and a pad at each end, to cover the external ears.

Inflected Forms

earmuff (singular)

Frequently Paired Words

earplug

Questions

How do you pronounce earmuffs?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪɹmˌʌfs/.
What does earmuffs mean?: A headphone-like device designed to cover a person's ears for protection against cold or noise. They consist of a thermoplastic or metal head-band, that fits over the top of the head, and a pad at each end, to cover the external ears.

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