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flannelette

/ˌflænəˈlɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.39 in modern English

Syllables
flan-nelette
IPA
/ˌflænəˈlɛt/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Something made from this fabric.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From flannel + -ette.

Usage

Inflected Forms

flannelettes (plural)

Derived Forms

flannie flanno

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce flannelette?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌflænəˈlɛt/.
What does flannelette mean?
A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding.
Where does flannelette come from?
From flannel + -ette.

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