Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fierté

/fjɛɹ.teɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: fierte
IPA: /fjɛɹ.teɪ/

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Pride, high self-esteem.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[H]e understood that Godfrey's fiertè had proceeded from the jealous sensibility of a gentleman declined into the vale of misfortune."

Etymology

From French fierté.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: fierté

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

How do you pronounce fierté?: The recorded pronunciation is /fjɛɹ.teɪ/.
What does fierté mean?: Pride, high self-esteem.
Where does fierté come from?: It is traced to French.

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