Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

argyle

/ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: Ar-gyle
IPA: /ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear

noun

a sock having this pattern

noun

A type of gravy warmer.

name

Alternative spelling of Argyll.

Archaic

name

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A rural locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

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A number of places in Canada:

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A number of places in Canada:

Example Sentences

"This foot was covered with a blue and gray Argyle sock, and Mrs. Whatsit sat there, wriggling her toes, contentedly finishing her sandwich before scrambling to her feet."

Etymology

From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/
British English: /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/

Usage

Archaic

Inflected Forms

argyles (plural)

Synonyms

argyll

Rhymes With

while style file smile mile last mile pile kyle chile awhile isle worthwhile

Questions

How do you pronounce argyle?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/.
What does argyle mean?: a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear
Where does argyle come from?: From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.

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