Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leadoff

/lˈidˌɔf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: lead-off
IPA: /lˈidˌɔf/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of lead off.

adj

Beginning something by leading the way, e.g. being the first batter in an inning

Example Sentences

"The leadoff batter began the inning with a double, setting a good example for the following players."

Inflected Forms

leadoffs (plural)

Phrases

leadoff hitter

Questions

How do you pronounce leadoff?: The recorded pronunciation is /lˈidˌɔf/.
What does leadoff mean?: Alternative spelling of lead off.

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