Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ahlspiess

/ˈɔːl.spiːʃ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ahl-spiess
IPA
/ˈɔːl.spiːʃ/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A polearm used in Germany in the 15th century.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Ahlspieß.

Inflected Forms

Phrases

awl pike

Frequently Paired Words

awl pike javelin lance spear

Questions

How do you pronounce ahlspiess?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔːl.spiːʃ/.
What does ahlspiess mean?
A polearm used in Germany in the 15th century.
Where does ahlspiess come from?
Borrowed from German Ahlspieß.

How to pronounce ahlspiess

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