Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

5-k

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.85 in modern English

Syllables: 5-k
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

1

Letters

2

Syllables

1

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of 5K.

Example Sentences

"Bill Hartman, P.T., C.S.C.S., suggests breaking your run into intervals at your goal speed. If your 5-K goal is 24 minutes, you must run a mile in 7:40, a half-mile in 3:50, and a quarter in 1:55."

Inflected Forms

5-Ks (plural)

Questions

What does 5-k mean?: Alternative form of 5K.

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