Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

well nigh

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.24 in modern English

Syllables: well nigh
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Alternative spelling of well-nigh.

Example Sentences

"The household cock had given his first summons, and the night was well nigh spent."

Questions

What does well nigh mean?: Alternative spelling of well-nigh.

How to pronounce well nigh

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