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a la minute

/ˌɑ.lə.miˈnut/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.71 in modern English

Syllables
a la minute
IPA
/ˌɑ.lə.miˈnut/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Prepared to order, not prepared in advance.

adj

Prepared in the same pan as the item it accompanies when served.

adv

To order, not in advance.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French à la minute.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɑ.lə.miˈnut/

Inflected Forms

à la minute (alternative)

Phrases

at the minute in the moment at the moment

Frequently Paired Words

at the minute in the moment at the moment

Antonyms

sandbagged

Questions

How do you pronounce a la minute?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɑ.lə.miˈnut/.
What does a la minute mean?
Prepared to order, not prepared in advance.
Where does a la minute come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce a la minute

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