Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lean-to

/ˈliːnˌtuː/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.14 in modern English

Syllables
lean--to
IPA
/ˈliːnˌtuː/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A shelter with a sloped roof; also a building with a similar construction attached to the side of a building as an extension.

Example Sentences

Etymology

First attested 1461.

Inflected Forms

Phrases

Questions

How do you pronounce lean-to?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈliːnˌtuː/.
What does lean-to mean?
A shelter with a sloped roof; also a building with a similar construction attached to the side of a building as an extension.
Where does lean-to come from?
First attested 1461.

How to pronounce lean-to

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈliːnˌtuː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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