Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

felloe

/ˈfɛloʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: fe-lloe
IPA: /ˈfɛloʊ/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.

noun

Any of the several curved segments that constitute the rim.

Example Sentences

"Then came putting on the felloes and what we called riving [/ˈɹɪvɪŋ/] the wheel: this was hammering on the felloes. This was nothing to do with putting an iron tyre on the wheel: we sent it to the blacksmith for that but only after we'd put on the felloes to our satisfaction."

Etymology

From Middle English felwe, from Old English felg (“harrow, felloe”). Doublet of felly, which see for more information.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: felwe, felg

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfɛloʊ/
British English: /ˈfɛləʊ/

Inflected Forms

felloes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

hub spoke strake tyre

Synonyms

felly

Homonyms

fellow

Rhymes With

fellow hello yellow mellow cello 'cello jello bellow jell-o portobello bordello violoncello

Questions

How do you pronounce felloe?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɛloʊ/.
What does felloe mean?: The rim of a wooden wheel, supported by the spokes.
Where does felloe come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce felloe

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