Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flechette

/fleɪˈʃɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.39 in modern English

Syllables
flechette
IPA
/fleɪˈʃɛt/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small sharp antipersonnel projectile, used as shrapnel, fired from a shotgun, or scattered from an aircraft.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The game of lawn darts.

Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From French fléchette (“small arrow”), diminutive of flèche (“arrow”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

flechettes (plural) fléchette (alternative)

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce flechette?
The recorded pronunciation is /fleɪˈʃɛt/.
What does flechette mean?
A small sharp antipersonnel projectile, used as shrapnel, fired from a shotgun, or scattered from an aircraft.
Where does flechette come from?
From French fléchette (“small arrow”), diminutive of flèche (“arrow”).

How to pronounce flechette

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/fleɪˈʃɛt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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