How to Pronounce Farthingale

To pronounce "farthingale", say FARTH-ing-al-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “farthingale”

"farthingale" has 4 syllables: farth-ing-al-e. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does farthingale mean?

noun

  1. A hooped structure in cloth worn to extend the skirt of women's dresses; a hooped petticoat.

Synonyms

hoop skirt

Words that rhyme with farthingale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

verdugalpetticoatunderpetticoathoopskirtpettiskirthouppelandeskirtunder-petticoat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "farthingale"?▾

"Farthingale" has 4 syllables: farth · ing · al · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "farthingale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "farthingale" is /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/.

What does "farthingale" mean?▾

Farthingale: A hooped structure in cloth worn to extend the skirt of women's dresses; a hooped petticoat.

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