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rales

rale
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ral, rahl]
    • /ræl, rɑl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ral, rahl]
    • /ræl, rɑl/

Definition of rales word

  • noun rales an abnormal crackling or rattling sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by disease or congestion of the lungs. 1

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Origin of rales

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French râle, derivative of râler to make a rattling sound in the throat; cf. rail3

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Parts of speech for Rales

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rales popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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