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layette

/leɪˈ(j)ɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.46 in modern English

Syllables
layette
IPA
/leɪˈ(j)ɛt/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.

noun

A tray for carrying the powder in a powder mill.

noun

A bin for storing equipment parts prior to their use.

American usage

Etymology

From French layette.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /leɪˈ(j)ɛt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

layettes (plural)

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce layette?
The recorded pronunciation is /leɪˈ(j)ɛt/.
What does layette mean?
A complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.
Where does layette come from?
From French layette.

How to pronounce layette

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