Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

watchkeeping

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.15 in modern English

Syllables
watch-keep-ing
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The duties of a watchkeeper, i.e. keeping a lookout.

Uncountable

Etymology

From watch + keeping.

Usage

Questions

What does watchkeeping mean?
The duties of a watchkeeper, i.e. keeping a lookout.
Where does watchkeeping come from?
From watch + keeping.

How to pronounce watchkeeping

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