Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

behind the scene

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: be-hind the scene
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Alternative form of behind the scenes.

adj

Alternative form of behind the scenes.

Example Sentences

"A bill before the city council to prohibit discrimination against homosexuals may possibly pass this year because of diligent behind the scene action."

Questions

What does behind the scene mean?: Alternative form of behind the scenes.

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