Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aplustre

/əˈplʌstriː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: aplus-tre
IPA: /əˈplʌstriː/

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An ornamental appendage of wood at the stern of a Roman ship, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin aplustre.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /əˈplʌstriː/

Inflected Forms

aplustres (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce aplustre?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈplʌstriː/.
What does aplustre mean?: An ornamental appendage of wood at the stern of a Roman ship, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather.
Where does aplustre come from?: Borrowed from Latin aplustre.

How to pronounce aplustre

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “aplustre”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/əˈplʌstriː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “aplustre”.
Repeat and practice — Say “aplustre” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.