Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

high-rise

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.76 in modern English

Syllables
high--rise
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tall building, one consisting of many storeys.

adj

Designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From high + rise. Compare mid-rise.

Inflected Forms

high-rises (plural) highrise (alternative)

Phrases

low-rise high-riser

Frequently Paired Words

low-rise high-riser

Synonyms

multistory tower block

Questions

What does high-rise mean?
A tall building, one consisting of many storeys.
Where does high-rise come from?
From high + rise. Compare mid-rise.

How to pronounce high-rise

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