How Do You Spell FLAGSTAFF?

Pronunciation: [flˈaɡstaf] (IPA)

The word "flagstaff" is spelled with three syllables, "flag-" "staff", with the primary stress on the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as the "æ" sound, similar to "cat" or "bat". In the second syllable, the "a" is pronounced as the "æ" sound again. The "ff" in "staff" is pronounced as a double "f" sound, and the final "g" in "flag" is silent. Overall, the IPA phonetic transcription of "flagstaff" is /ˈflæɡ.stæf/.

FLAGSTAFF Meaning and Definition

1. Flagstaff can refer to different things, each with its own distinct meaning:

   1. A Flagpole: Flagstaff commonly refers to a tall, vertical pole, often made of metal or wood, used to display flags. Usually erected in public places or government buildings, it is designed to hold the flag aloft and allow it to flutter freely in the wind.

   2. A City in Arizona: Flagstaff is also the name of a city located in northern Arizona, United States. Situated at an elevation of around 7,000 feet (2,100 meters), it serves as the county seat of Coconino County. Known for its beautiful landscapes, including the nearby Grand Canyon, Flagstaff is a popular tourist destination and a hub for outdoor activities.

   3. A Lunar Crater: Flagstaff is the name of a lunar crater on the Moon's surface. Located in the western part of the Moon, it honors the city of Flagstaff, Arizona, due to its association with the Lowell Observatory where the discovery of Pluto was made.

   Regardless of the specific usage, the term "flagstaff" generally brings to mind the concept of patriotism, as it symbolizes the display of national flags, pride in a specific location, or the exploration of celestial bodies.

2. The pole or staff on which the flag is fastened; black flag, a flag of a dark colour displayed to intimate to an enemy that no mercy will be given; flag of truce, a white flag displayed to an enemy to invite to a conference, or to make some request or communication not hostile; red flag, a flag of a red colour displayed as a signal of danger, or as a token of defiance; national flag, a flag of a particular country on which some national emblem or device is emblazoned; to hang the flag half-mast high, to raise a flag only half-way up the mast or flag-staff as a token or sign of mourning; to strike or lower the flag, to lower it from the top in token of respect, or of surrender to an enemy.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FLAGSTAFF *

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Etymology of FLAGSTAFF

The word "flagstaff" combines two separate words, "flag" and "staff".

The term "flag" has its roots in the Old Norse word "flaga", which means "cloth" or "piece of cloth". It found its way into Old English as "flæġe" and then Middle English as "flagge".

The word "staff" is derived from the Old English word "stæf" which means "stick" or "pole".

Therefore, the etymology of "flagstaff" comes from combining "flag" and "staff" to refer to a pole or staff that is used for displaying a flag or banner.

Similar spelling words for FLAGSTAFF

• flagstone,
• flighty,
• fluster,
• flight.

Plural form of FLAGSTAFF is FLAGSTAFFS