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tilework

/ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.21 in modern English

Syllables
tile-work
IPA
/ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The arrangement of tiles on a surface.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).

Usage

Phrases

set tiles tile setter

Frequently Paired Words

set tiles tile tilecutter tilemaker tiler tilesetter tile setter tileworker

Questions

How do you pronounce tilework?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/.
What does tilework mean?
The arrangement of tiles on a surface.
Where does tilework come from?
From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).

How to pronounce tilework

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