Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

luncheonette

/ˌlʌntʃəˈnɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.64 in modern English

Syllables
lun-cheonette
IPA
/ˌlʌntʃəˈnɛt/
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From luncheon + -ette.

Inflected Forms

luncheonettes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

bruncheonette

Synonyms

automat beanery buffet cafeteria caff canteen cookhouse cookshack diner dining hall eatery hashery

Rhymes With

get let set yet met forget bet net debt et upset threat

Questions

How do you pronounce luncheonette?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌlʌntʃəˈnɛt/.
What does luncheonette mean?
A small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.
Where does luncheonette come from?
From luncheon + -ette.

How to pronounce luncheonette

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