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pétanque

/pəˈtɒŋk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.70 in modern English

Syllables
pé-tanque
IPA
/pəˈtɒŋk/
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of boules originating from the south of France.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from French pétanque.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /pəˈtɒŋk/
  • British English: /pəˈtɒŋk/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

bocce

Rhymes With

mont-blanc

Questions

How do you pronounce pétanque?
The recorded pronunciation is /pəˈtɒŋk/.
What does pétanque mean?
A form of boules originating from the south of France.
Where does pétanque come from?
Borrowed from French pétanque.

How to pronounce pétanque

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