Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fratter

/ˈfɹætɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: frat-er
IPA: /ˈfɹætɚ/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A member of a fraternity in a college or university.

American usage; Dated; Slang

Example Sentences

"The "fratters” are known to hang out at the more expensive Parlor Bar, while the jocks are said to prefer the Diamond Horseshoe."

Etymology

From frat + -er.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: frat

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfɹætɚ/

Usage

American usage
Dated
Slang

Inflected Forms

fratters (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce fratter?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɹætɚ/.
What does fratter mean?: A member of a fraternity in a college or university.
Where does fratter come from?: From frat + -er.

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