Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

touch-type

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables
touch--type
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To type with a keyboard or typewriter without having to look at it, knowing where the keys are.

Inflected Forms

touch-types (present, singular) touch-typing (participle, present) touch-typed (participle, past) touch-typed (past)

Phrases

touch-typing touch-typist hunt and peck

Frequently Paired Words

touch-typing touch-typist hunt and peck

Questions

What does touch-type mean?
To type with a keyboard or typewriter without having to look at it, knowing where the keys are.

How to pronounce touch-type

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