Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toolbar

/ˈtul.bɑɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.73 in modern English

Syllables
tool-bar
IPA
/ˈtul.bɑɹ/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From tool + bar.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtul.bɑɹ/
  • British English: /ˈtuːl.bɑː/

Inflected Forms

toolbars (plural) tool bar (alternative)

Derived Forms

deskbar

Frequently Paired Words

tooltip

Synonyms

button bar

Questions

How do you pronounce toolbar?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtul.bɑɹ/.
What does toolbar mean?
A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.
Where does toolbar come from?
From tool + bar.

How to pronounce toolbar

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