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redan

/ɹɪˈdan/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.66 in modern English

Syllables
redan
IPA
/ɹɪˈdan/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A defensive fortification work in the shape of a V.

name

A suburb of the City of Ballarat, central western Victoria, Australia.

Etymology

From French redan, corruption of redent, from re- + dent (“tooth”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ɹɪˈdan/

Inflected Forms

redans (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce redan?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹɪˈdan/.
What does redan mean?
A defensive fortification work in the shape of a V.
Where does redan come from?
From French redan, corruption of redent, from re- + dent (“tooth”).

How to pronounce redan

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