how to pronounce espalier

/ɪˈspalɪə/

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espalier is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of espalier in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… abstention espalier restrictions on the …”

meanings of espalier

noun:

A latticework used to shape or train the branches of a tree or shrub into a two-dimensional ornamental or useful design, as along a wall or fence.
A plant that has been shaped in this manner.
A row of plants that have been shaped in this manner.

verb:

To train a plant in this manner.

espalier frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word espalier occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.