Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

applique

/ˌæ.plɪˈkeɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.29 in modern English

Syllables
ap-plique
IPA
/ˌæ.plɪˈkeɪ/
21
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorative design made by cutting pieces of material and applying them to the surface of another for decoration.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To decorate something in this way.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French appliqué.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæ.plɪˈkeɪ/
  • British English: /əˈpliː.keɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

appliques (plural) appliqué (alternative) appliques (present, singular) appliqueing (participle, present) appliqued (participle, past) appliqued (past)

Phrases

Hawaiian applique

Questions

How do you pronounce applique?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæ.plɪˈkeɪ/.
What does applique mean?
A decorative design made by cutting pieces of material and applying them to the surface of another for decoration.
Where does applique come from?
Borrowed from French appliqué.

How to pronounce applique

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