Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

home stretch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables
home- stretch
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.

noun

The final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

home stretches (plural) homestretch (alternative)

Phrases

smell the barn

Frequently Paired Words

smell the barn

Synonyms

home straight final stretch

Questions

What does home stretch mean?
The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.

How to pronounce home stretch

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