Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mudslide

/ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.27 in modern English

Syllables: mud-slide
IPA: /ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.

noun

A mixed drink consisting of vodka, Kahlúa and Baileys.

Example Sentences

"A mudslide in the south-western province of Guizhou has resulted in 15 deaths. Thirty people are still missing as the search continues."
"Flooding occurs in areas where the ground is unable to absorb all of the water, according to forecasters, who explained that flash flooding can also be caused by mudslides or breaks in dams or levees."
"[…] and seem able to function during A.M. drills even after several parasolled Mudslides or the House-Specialty Blue Flame cognac-based things you have to blow out before sipping from their huge blue-rimmed snifters."

Etymology

Etymology tree English mud Proto-Germanic *slīdaną Proto-West Germanic *slīdan Old English slīdan Middle English sliden English slide English mudslide From mud + slide.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/

Inflected Forms

mudslides (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

landslide sandslide

Synonyms

mudflow

Questions

How do you pronounce mudslide?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmʌdˌslaɪd/.
What does mudslide mean?: A geological event in which viscous mud flows down an incline.
Where does mudslide come from?: Etymology tree English mud Proto-Germanic *slīdaną Proto-West Germanic *slīdan Old English slīdan Middle English sliden English slide English mudslide From mud + slide.

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