Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hi-hat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.40 in modern English

Syllables: hi-hat
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pair of cymbals as part of a drum kit that clash together when actuated by the foot pedal.

Inflected Forms

hi-hats (plural)

Phrases

low-hat high-hat low-sock x-hat

Frequently Paired Words

low-hat clanger high-hat low-sock x-hat

Questions

What does hi-hat mean?: A pair of cymbals as part of a drum kit that clash together when actuated by the foot pedal.

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