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trommel

/ˈtɹɒməl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.65 in modern English

Syllables
trom-mel
IPA
/ˈtɹɒməl/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores.

Obsolete

noun

A rotating drum for sorting items, such as waste for recycling.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from German Trommel (“drum”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈtɹɒməl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

trommels (plural)

Phrases

trommel screen

Rhymes With

pommel strommel

Questions

How do you pronounce trommel?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɹɒməl/.
What does trommel mean?
A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores.
Where does trommel come from?
Borrowed from German Trommel (“drum”).

How to pronounce trommel

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