Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

last-minute

/lˌæsmˈɪnət/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English

Syllables
last-minute
IPA
/lˌæsmˈɪnət/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.

adj

Done or occurring at the latest possible time before an event.

Example Sentences

Rhymes With

minute pinot minot sinnott minott mynatt

Questions

How do you pronounce last-minute?
The recorded pronunciation is /lˌæsmˈɪnət/.
What does last-minute mean?
Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.

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