Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

8

/eɪt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.48 in modern English

Syllables: 8
IPA: /eɪt/

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Scrabble Score

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Letters

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Syllables

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Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Abbreviation of ate.

Example Sentences

"i 8 it — I ate it."

Phrases

8-cell

Frequently Paired Words

2 4 8-cell V8

Synonyms

eight viii eighter eighter from decatur octad ogdoad octonary octet

Rhymes With

fête scrutate disuniate transvestigate buttbuttinate

Questions

How do you pronounce 8?: The recorded pronunciation is /eɪt/.
What does 8 mean?: Abbreviation of ate.

How to pronounce 8

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