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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oakleaf

/ˈoʊkˌlif/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.59 in modern English

Syllables
oak-leaf
IPA
/ˈoʊkˌlif/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The leaf of the oak.

noun

A device, badge or emblem shaped like the leaf of an oak, and indicating an award. (see Oak leaves)

noun

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Kallima.

Etymology

From oak + leaf.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈoʊkˌlif/
  • British English: /ˈəʊkˌliːf/

Inflected Forms

oakleaves (plural) oak-leaf (alternative) oak leaf (alternative)

Phrases

oakleaf hydrangea oak-leaved oak wreath

Frequently Paired Words

oak-leaved oak wreath

Questions

How do you pronounce oakleaf?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊkˌlif/.
What does oakleaf mean?
The leaf of the oak.
Where does oakleaf come from?
From oak + leaf.

How to pronounce oakleaf

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