Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mountain pass

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.56 in modern English

Syllables: moun-tain -pass
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A low point in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross the range.

Etymology

From mountain + pass.

Inflected Forms

mountain passes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

col poort saddle

Synonyms

pass notch

Questions

What does mountain pass mean?: A low point in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross the range.
Where does mountain pass come from?: From mountain + pass.

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