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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dossier

/ˈdɔs.jeɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables
dossier
IPA
/ˈdɔs.jeɪ/
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French dossier.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/
  • British English: /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/

Inflected Forms

dossiers (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

dorsal endorse

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce dossier?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/.
What does dossier mean?
A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content.
Where does dossier come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French dossier.

How to pronounce dossier

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