How to Pronounce Codeword

To pronounce "codeword", say COD-ew-ord — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COD-ew-ord

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💡 Tip for remembering “codeword”

"codeword" has 3 syllables: cod-ew-ord.

What does codeword mean?

noun

  1. A string representing an encoded piece of text.

    “Bob cannot get any information out of the codeword since he doesn't know what transmission bases Alice used.”

  2. A word or phrase (or by extension a concept) used to make a (concealed) reference to another word or concept.

Related words

passwordcodenamecryptogramkeywordcharactercryptographencodingciphertext

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "codeword"?▾

"Codeword" has 3 syllables: cod · ew · ord.

What does "codeword" mean?▾

Codeword: A string representing an encoded piece of text.

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