Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

word-for-word

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables
word--for--word
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).

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What does word-for-word mean?
Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).

How to pronounce word-for-word

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “word-for-word” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.