Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

windup

/wˈaɪndˌʌp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: windup
IPA: /wˈaɪndˌʌp/

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of wind-up.

noun

Alternative form of wind-up.

Example Sentences

"If you don't mind windup, spring-driven cameras, the Bolex 16s are good nonsync cameras."

Etymology

Deverbal from wind up.

Inflected Forms

windups (plural)

Synonyms

completion culmination closing mop up

Questions

How do you pronounce windup?: The recorded pronunciation is /wˈaɪndˌʌp/.
What does windup mean?: Alternative form of wind-up.
Where does windup come from?: Deverbal from wind up.

How to pronounce windup

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