Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the mall

/ðə mɔl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
the -mall
IPA
/ðə mɔl/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A wide avenue in London leading from Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace; used as a ceremonial route.

name

The National Mall, a national park in downtown Washington DC.

Etymology

From the game pall mall, once played there. The American landmark is named after the avenue in London.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ðə mɔl/
  • British English: /ðə mæl/

Questions

How do you pronounce the mall?
The recorded pronunciation is /ðə mɔl/.
What does the mall mean?
A wide avenue in London leading from Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace; used as a ceremonial route.
Where does the mall come from?
From the game pall mall, once played there. The American landmark is named after the avenue in London.

How to pronounce the mall

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