Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abat-voix

/ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.19 in modern English

Syllables: abat-voix
IPA: /ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.

Etymology

Borrowed from French abat-voix, from French abattre (“to beat down”) + voix (“voice”).

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: abat-voix, abattre

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/

Inflected Forms

abatvoix (alternative)

Homonyms

abatvoix

Questions

How do you pronounce abat-voix?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɑˌbɑvˈwɑ/.
What does abat-voix mean?: A device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.
Where does abat-voix come from?: It is traced to French.

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