Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

phaeton

/ˈfeɪ.ɪtən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables: phaeton
IPA: /ˈfeɪ.ɪtən/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses

noun

a large open touring motorcar with a folding top

name

Alternative form of Phaëthon.

Example Sentences

"It had been settled that Lorraine was to drive Emily in his phaeton. It is true the sun was full in her eyes, the wind high, and the dust, which is just mud in high spirits, flew round them in clouds; but Emily found her ride delightful."
"...I saw the girls of Nob Hill on their way to school, kicking pebbles at each other and laughing; I saw young ladies coming home past curfew in their beaus' phaetons..."

Etymology

Borrowed from French phaéton.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈfeɪtən/

Inflected Forms

phaetons (plural) phæton (alternative)

Derived Forms

phaetoneer

Phrases

spider phaeton

Synonyms

touring car tourer

Questions

How do you pronounce phaeton?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfeɪ.ɪtən/.
What does phaeton mean?: a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses
Where does phaeton come from?: Borrowed from French phaéton.

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