How to Pronounce Atlatl

To pronounce "atlatl", say ATL-atl — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈatlat(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈatlat(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “atlatl”

"atlatl" has 2 syllables: atl-atl.

What does atlatl mean?

noun

  1. A spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target.

Related words

spearthrowerspearcasterspearshaftpilehandboardthrowstickspearlet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atlatl"?▾

"Atlatl" has 2 syllables: atl · atl.

What is the IPA transcription of "atlatl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atlatl" is /ˈatlat(ə)l/.

What does "atlatl" mean?▾

Atlatl: A spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target.

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