Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

headframe

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables
head-frame
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From head + frame.

Inflected Forms

headframes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hoistroom

Synonyms

gallows frame headgear headstock hoist frame pit frame shafthead frame winding tower

Questions

What does headframe mean?
the structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft.
Where does headframe come from?
From head + frame.

How to pronounce headframe

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “headframe” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.