Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stringcourse

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: string-course
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A thin projecting course of brickwork or stone that runs horizontally around a building, typically to emphasize the junction between floors.

Example Sentences

"Seismic improvements and strengthening interventions like inserting tie-rods or adding upper stringcourses, or horizontal bands, to the masonry can be designed case by case to meet specific weaknesses."

Etymology

From string + course.

Inflected Forms

stringcourses (plural) string course (alternative)

Questions

What does stringcourse mean?: A thin projecting course of brickwork or stone that runs horizontally around a building, typically to emphasize the junction between floors.
Where does stringcourse come from?: From string + course.

How to pronounce stringcourse

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “stringcourse”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “stringcourse”.
Repeat and practice — Say “stringcourse” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.