Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straightedge

/stɹˈeɪtˌɛdʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.97 in modern English

Syllables: straight-edge
IPA: /stɹˈeɪtˌɛdʒ/

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of straight edge.

noun

A flat, rectangular tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.

Etymology

Compound of straight + edge.

Inflected Forms

more straightedge (comparative) most straightedge (superlative) straightedges (plural) straight edge (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce straightedge?: The recorded pronunciation is /stɹˈeɪtˌɛdʒ/.
What does straightedge mean?: Alternative form of straight edge.
Where does straightedge come from?: Compound of straight + edge.

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