Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mudguard

/ˈmʌdˌɡɑɹd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.55 in modern English

Syllables: mud-guard
IPA: /ˈmʌdˌɡɑɹd/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.

noun

An upper element of a sneaker above the midsole generally of waterproof material to prevent water and mud soiling the top in outdoor activities.

Etymology

From mud + guard.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmʌdˌɡɑɹd/

Inflected Forms

mudguards (plural)

Derived Forms

mudguarded

Frequently Paired Words

mudflap

Synonyms

fender wing splash guard splash-guard

Questions

How do you pronounce mudguard?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmʌdˌɡɑɹd/.
What does mudguard mean?: A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.
Where does mudguard come from?: From mud + guard.

How to pronounce mudguard

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