Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parquetry

/ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.48 in modern English

Syllables: par-quetry
IPA: /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/

23

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The new ballroom floor is a marvellous example of parquetry."

Etymology

From parquet + -ry.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

parquetries (plural)

Synonyms

parqueterie

Questions

How do you pronounce parquetry?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/.
What does parquetry mean?: The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.
Where does parquetry come from?: From parquet + -ry.

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