Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straat

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.28 in modern English

Syllables
straat
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A valley between dunes.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans straat. Doublet of street.

Inflected Forms

straate (plural) straaten (plural)

Questions

What does straat mean?
A valley between dunes.
Where does straat come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans straat. Doublet of street.

How to pronounce straat

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “straat”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “straat” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.