Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

washcloth

/ˈwɔʃ.klɔθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.38 in modern English

Syllables
wash-cloth
IPA
/ˈwɔʃ.klɔθ/
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small cloth used to wash the face and body.

Etymology

From wash + cloth.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈwɔʃ.klɔθ/
  • British English: /ˈwɒʃ.klɒθ/

Inflected Forms

washcloths (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

dishcloth dishrag

Synonyms

washrag face cloth face washer flannel

Questions

How do you pronounce washcloth?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɔʃ.klɔθ/.
What does washcloth mean?
A small cloth used to wash the face and body.
Where does washcloth come from?
From wash + cloth.

How to pronounce washcloth

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈwɔʃ.klɔθ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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