Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

darl

/dɐːl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.10 in modern English

Syllables: darl
IPA: /dɐːl/

5

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

darling (as a term of address)

Australian usage; New Zealand usage; Informal

Example Sentences

"'Well if you're sure. I was going to make myself a cup of tea before it gets too hot. Do you want one?' 'No. I'll be right. Listen darl, I brought you back something, and the kids,' he says, opening his backpack[…]"
"'Hello, darl. This must be the newest addition to our family.' Melissa's attention was wrenched away from her confusing thoughts about Joss as she was enveloped in a warm hug from a woman just a little shorter than her."

Etymology

Clipping of darling.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /dɐːl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

darls (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce darl?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɐːl/.
What does darl mean?: darling (as a term of address)
Where does darl come from?: Clipping of darling.

How to pronounce darl

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