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cortege

/ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.17 in modern English

Syllables
cortege
IPA
/ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a monarch.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French cortège.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/
  • British English: /kɔɹˈtɛʒ/

Inflected Forms

corteges (plural) cortège (alternative)

Phrases

cohors amicorum

Frequently Paired Words

sycophant lackey groupie cohors amicorum

Synonyms

entourage gang group followership posse retinue suite

Questions

How do you pronounce cortege?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɔɹ.tɛʒ/.
What does cortege mean?
A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a monarch.
Where does cortege come from?
Borrowed from French cortège.

How to pronounce cortege

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