Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

off-key

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.06 in modern English

Syllables
of-f-key
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Above or below the correct note sequence; especially a vocalist out of sync with a separately recorded musical accompaniment

adj

Not harmonious, or out of accord.

adv

Being an inaccurate note sequence that is either above or below where it is intended to be.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more off-key (comparative) most off-key (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

offkey

Synonyms

false sour

Questions

What does off-key mean?
Above or below the correct note sequence; especially a vocalist out of sync with a separately recorded musical accompaniment

How to pronounce off-key

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