Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alliant

/əlˈaɪənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.05 in modern English

Syllables: al-liant
IPA: /əlˈaɪənt/

7

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An ally; a confederate.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"June 23 1630, Henry Wotton, a letter the presence and approbation also of other Princes , States , Alliants, Deputies with full Power and Authority[…]"

Etymology

Compare French alliant, present participle.

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

alliants (plural)

Rhymes With

giant client bryant compliant reliant defiant pliant supergiant wyant briant wiant

Questions

How do you pronounce alliant?: The recorded pronunciation is /əlˈaɪənt/.
What does alliant mean?: An ally; a confederate.
Where does alliant come from?: Compare French alliant, present participle.

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