Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gaelic football

/ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables: Gael-ic foot-ball
IPA: /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An Irish form of football played by two teams of 15 players each, who score by kicking or punching a ball into the opposing team's goal or over a crossbar and between two upright posts above the goal.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Armagh (and it is one of the most memorable chapters in the history of Gaelic football) were fated to fall at the last hurdle when they were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland decider."

Etymology

From Gaelic (adjective) + football.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/
British English: /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

How do you pronounce gaelic football?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/.
What does gaelic football mean?: An Irish form of football played by two teams of 15 players each, who score by kicking or punching a ball into the opposing team's goal or over a crossbar and between two upright posts above the goal.
Where does gaelic football come from?: From Gaelic (adjective) + football.

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