Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tartlet

/ˈtɑɹt.lət/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.45 in modern English

Syllables
tart-let
IPA
/ˈtɑɹt.lət/
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small tart (pastry).

noun

A promiscuous young woman.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English tartelet, from Old French tartelette; equivalent to tart + -let.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtɑɹt.lət/
  • British English: /ˈtɑːt.lət/

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Questions

How do you pronounce tartlet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɑɹt.lət/.
What does tartlet mean?
A small tart (pastry).
Where does tartlet come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce tartlet

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