noun

alewife

/ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ ale·wif·e 3 syllables

A woman who keeps an alehouse.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Alewife

A woman who keeps an alehouse.

How to use Alewife

Alewife is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include brewess — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does alewife have?

Alewife has 3 syllables: ale·wif·e. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alewife?

Alewife is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for alewife?

Words with similar meanings to alewife include brewess. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

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Alewife can be used in sentences where a noun describing a woman who keeps an alehouse. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Alewife starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does alewife have?

Alewife has 7 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.