Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

volante

/voʊlˈɑnteɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: volante
IPA: /voʊlˈɑnteɪ/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse.

name

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish volante (literally “flying”).

Origin

Source language: Spanish

Word Breakdown

Root: volante, -

Inflected Forms

volantes (plural)

Phrases

robe volante

Frequently Paired Words

robe volante

Rhymes With

dante andante comandante ristorante squillante

Questions

How do you pronounce volante?: The recorded pronunciation is /voʊlˈɑnteɪ/.
What does volante mean?: A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse.
Where does volante come from?: It is traced to Spanish.

How to pronounce volante

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