Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slowpitch

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables: slow-pitch
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A variety of softball, in which the ball may not be pitched fast.

Uncountable

Etymology

From slow + pitch.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

slo-pitch (alternative) slow-pitch (alternative) slow pitch (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

fastpitch

Questions

What does slowpitch mean?: A variety of softball, in which the ball may not be pitched fast.
Where does slowpitch come from?: From slow + pitch.

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