Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aiguille

/ˈeɪ.ɡwil/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.87 in modern English

Syllables: aigu-ille
IPA: /ˈeɪ.ɡwil/

9

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A needle-shaped peak.

noun

An instrument for boring holes, used in blasting.

Example Sentences

"Mont Blanc, the supreme and magnificent Mont Blanc, raised itself from the surrounding aiguilles, and its tremendous dome overlooked the valley."

Etymology

Borrowed from French aiguille (“needle”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈeɪ.ɡwil/
British English: /ˈeɪ.ɡwiːl/

Inflected Forms

aiguilles (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

aglet

Questions

How do you pronounce aiguille?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.ɡwil/.
What does aiguille mean?: A needle-shaped peak.
Where does aiguille come from?: Borrowed from French aiguille (“needle”).

How to pronounce aiguille

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