Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ahead in the count

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.61 in modern English

Syllables: ahead- in the -count
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having more strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat.

adj

Having fewer strikes than balls against a pitcher in an at-bat.

Phrases

behind in the count

Frequently Paired Words

behind in the count

Questions

What does ahead in the count mean?: Having more strikes than balls against a batter in an at-bat.

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