How to Pronounce Toothcomb

To pronounce "toothcomb", say TOOTHC-omb — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtuːθkəʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtuːθkəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toothcomb”

"toothcomb" has 2 syllables: toothc-omb.

What does toothcomb mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.

    “The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb.”

verb

  1. To use a toothcomb on (something).
  2. To search (something) thoroughly.

    “The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.”

Related words

tooth-combcombingcombingsfliskthatch-rakestadda

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toothcomb"?▾

"Toothcomb" has 2 syllables: toothc · omb.

What is the IPA transcription of "toothcomb"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toothcomb" is /ˈtuːθkəʊm/.

What does "toothcomb" mean?▾

Toothcomb: (sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.

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