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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gantlet

/ɡˈɔntlət/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.32 in modern English

Syllables
gant-let
IPA
/ɡˈɔntlət/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of gauntlet.

American usage

noun

Alternative spelling of gauntlet.

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English gauntelett, gantlett, a borrowing from Old French gantelet (“gauntlet”). More at gauntlet.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: gauntelett, gantelet, gatlopp, gata

Usage

Inflected Forms

gantlets (plural)

Synonyms

gauntlet metal glove

Rhymes With

gauntlet

Questions

How do you pronounce gantlet?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɡˈɔntlət/.
What does gantlet mean?
Alternative spelling of gauntlet.
Where does gantlet come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce gantlet

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