Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

order of the garter

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.97 in modern English

Syllables
or-der of the -garter
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348; the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

the Order of the Garter (canonical)

Questions

What does order of the garter mean?
An order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348; the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George.

How to pronounce order of the garter

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “order of the garter”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “order of the garter”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “order of the garter” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.