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alpenstock

/ˈælp.ən.stɑk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
alpen-stock
IPA
/ˈælp.ən.stɑk/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stout adjustable walking stick with a metal point, used by mountain climbers and walkers in hilly or uneven terrain.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from German Alpenstock, from Alpen (“alps”) + Stock (“stick”), early 19th c.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈælp.ən.stɑk/
  • British English: /ˈælp.ən.stɒk/

Inflected Forms

alpenstocks (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce alpenstock?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈælp.ən.stɑk/.
What does alpenstock mean?
A stout adjustable walking stick with a metal point, used by mountain climbers and walkers in hilly or uneven terrain.
Where does alpenstock come from?
It is traced to German.

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