Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lazy s

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English

Syllables: lazy s
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The long scar shape, with slightly curved ends, involved in S-plasty.

noun

The letter S turned on its side, used as a distinctive mark in branding cattle.

Rhymes With

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Questions

What does lazy s mean?: The long scar shape, with slightly curved ends, involved in S-plasty.

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