Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

letterpress

/ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.45 in modern English

Syllables: let-ter-press
IPA: /ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/

13

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A machine used for such printing.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From letter + press.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

letterpresses (plural)

Derived Forms

letterpressed nonletterpress

Synonyms

relief printing

Questions

How do you pronounce letterpress?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɛtɚˌpɹɛs/.
What does letterpress mean?: The printing process in which ink is applied to the top surface of a raised image area, which is then pressed against paper to transfer the image.
Where does letterpress come from?: From letter + press.

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