Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arrowhead

/ˈæɹəʊhɛd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.86 in modern English

Syllables: ar-row-head
IPA: /ˈæɹəʊhɛd/

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).

noun

The pointed part of an arrow (the symbol).

noun

Any plant in the genus Sagittaria.

noun

An obstacle for a horse to jump over, consisting of a triangular fence with the point facing towards the ground.

Example Sentences

"Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out. Indeed, a nail filed sharp is not of much avail as an arrowhead; you must have it barbed, and that was a little beyond our skill."

Etymology

From Middle English arewehede, arowhede, arowheved. By surface analysis, arrow + head.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: arewehede

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈæɹəʊhɛd/

Inflected Forms

arrowheads (plural)

Phrases

broad arrowhead delta arrowhead leaf arrowhead elf arrow

Frequently Paired Words

elf arrow

Synonyms

arrowpoint duck potato wapato chevron

Questions

How do you pronounce arrowhead?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæɹəʊhɛd/.
What does arrowhead mean?: The pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).
Where does arrowhead come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce arrowhead

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