how to pronounce percale

/pəˈkɛɪl/

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percale is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of percale

noun:

A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton, polyester or a mix of these, and used for sheets and clothing.

percale frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word percale occurs in english on average 0 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.