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filter bed

/ˈfɪltɚ ˌbɛd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables
filt-er bed
IPA
/ˈfɪltɚ ˌbɛd/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A layer of gravel, sand, or other material through which liquid is passed in order to remove impurities; also, a pond or tank containing such a layer.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɪltɚ ˌbɛd/
  • British English: /ˈfɪltə bɛd/

Inflected Forms

filter beds (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce filter bed?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪltɚ ˌbɛd/.
What does filter bed mean?
A layer of gravel, sand, or other material through which liquid is passed in order to remove impurities; also, a pond or tank containing such a layer.

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