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padel

/ˈpædəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.53 in modern English

Syllables
padel
IPA
/ˈpædəl/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A racquet sport popular in Spain and Latin America, usually played in doubles on a small, closed court.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish pádel, from English paddle (tennis).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Derived Forms

padelista padelwear

Phrases

paddle tennis

Frequently Paired Words

paddle tennis

Synonyms

padel tennis

Questions

How do you pronounce padel?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpædəl/.
What does padel mean?
A racquet sport popular in Spain and Latin America, usually played in doubles on a small, closed court.
Where does padel come from?
It is traced to Spanish.

How to pronounce padel

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