Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

openwork

/ˈoʊpənwɝk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.91 in modern English

Syllables: open-work
IPA: /ˈoʊpənwɝk/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A quarry; an open cut.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From open + work.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈoʊpənwɝk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

openworks (plural) open-work (alternative)

Phrases

openwork stocking

Questions

How do you pronounce openwork?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊpənwɝk/.
What does openwork mean?: Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.
Where does openwork come from?: From open + work.

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