Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scotchgard

/skˈɑtʃɡˌɑɹd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.24 in modern English

Syllables: scotch-gard
IPA: /skˈɑtʃɡˌɑɹd/

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A stain repellent and water repellent for use on furniture, carpets, etc.

verb

To apply Scotchgard to (a surface).

Transitive verb

Etymology

Brand name: a modified spelling of Scotch + guard.

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

Scotchgards (present, singular) Scotchgarding (participle, present) Scotchgarded (participle, past) Scotchgarded (past)

Questions

How do you pronounce scotchgard?: The recorded pronunciation is /skˈɑtʃɡˌɑɹd/.
What does scotchgard mean?: A stain repellent and water repellent for use on furniture, carpets, etc.
Where does scotchgard come from?: Brand name: a modified spelling of Scotch + guard.

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