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tune-up

/ˈtunˌʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.27 in modern English

Syllables
tune-up
IPA
/ˈtunˌʌp/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A series of adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance

noun

A series of preparations for vigorous exercise; a warm-up

noun

A match or race (frequently one exhibition in nature) contested as preparation for a match or race of high stakes.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtunˌʌp/

Inflected Forms

tune-ups (plural)

Phrases

tune up

Frequently Paired Words

tune up

Synonyms

warm-up prolusion

Questions

How do you pronounce tune-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtunˌʌp/.
What does tune-up mean?
A series of adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance

How to pronounce tune-up

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