Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shaquille

/ʃəkˈil/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables: shaquille
IPA: /ʃəkˈil/

21

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Arabic of modern American usage.

Example Sentences

"This comes after the center topped the charts last year, becoming the first player at the position since four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal to win the scoring title and the first center to average over 30 PPG in 40 years – Embiid averaged 30.6."

Etymology

A fanciful spelling of Arabic شَكِيل (šakīl, “handsome”).

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce shaquille?: The recorded pronunciation is /ʃəkˈil/.
What does shaquille mean?: A male given name from Arabic of modern American usage.
Where does shaquille come from?: A fanciful spelling of Arabic شَكِيل (šakīl, “handsome”).

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