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niagara falls

/naɪ̯ˈæɡ.ɹə fɔlz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English

Syllables
ni-a-gara -falls
IPA
/naɪ̯ˈæɡ.ɹə fɔlz/
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A waterfall in Niagara river, Niagara region, on the international border between Canada and United States, in both Ontario and New York state; Massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River.

name

A city in Niagara county, New York, United States; near the Falls.

name

A city in Niagara regional municipality, Ontario, Canada; near the Falls.

name

Synonym of Niagara (“a flood or inundation”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

Niagara + Falls (waterfall) * The cities are named after the waterfalls they are located next to.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /naɪ̯ˈæɡ.ɹə fɔlz/

Phrases

City of Niagara Falls County of Niagara Niagara County Niagara Region Niagara Regional Municipality Niagara River Regional Municipality of Niagara Region of Niagara

Frequently Paired Words

City of Niagara Falls County of Niagara Niagara Niagara County Niagara Region Niagara Regional Municipality Niagara River Regional Municipality of Niagara

Synonyms

the Falls City of Niagara Falls Niagara

Questions

How do you pronounce niagara falls?
The recorded pronunciation is /naɪ̯ˈæɡ.ɹə fɔlz/.
What does niagara falls mean?
A waterfall in Niagara river, Niagara region, on the international border between Canada and United States, in both Ontario and New York state; Massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River.
Where does niagara falls come from?
Niagara + Falls (waterfall) * The cities are named after the waterfalls they are located next to.

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