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ropeway

/ˈɹoʊpˌweɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.76 in modern English

Syllables
rope-way
IPA
/ˈɹoʊpˌweɪ/
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From rope + way.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɹoʊpˌweɪ/

Inflected Forms

ropeways (plural) rope-way (alternative)

Phrases

aerial ropeway

Synonyms

cableway tramway tram aerial tramway cable tramway

Questions

How do you pronounce ropeway?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹoʊpˌweɪ/.
What does ropeway mean?
A system of cables, slung from towers, from which carriers are suspended to transport materials.
Where does ropeway come from?
From rope + way.

How to pronounce ropeway

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