noun

auricle

/ɔːɹɪkəl/ auri·cle 2 syllables

The outer ear or pinna.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Auricle

The outer ear or pinna.

How to use Auricle

Auricle is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include pavilion, pinna — 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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Antonyms for Auricle

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How many syllables does auricle have?

Auricle has 2 syllables: auri·cle. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is auricle?

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

What are synonyms for auricle?

Words with similar meanings to auricle include pavilion, pinna. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use auricle in a sentence?

Auricle can be used in sentences where a noun describing the outer ear or pinna. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as auricle?

Auricle 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 auricle have?

Auricle has 7 letters. It contains 2 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.