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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

decollete

/dɪˈkɒləteɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables
decol-lete
IPA
/dɪˈkɒləteɪ/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a low-cut neckline.

noun

Alternative form of décolleté.

Etymology

French décolleté, from the verb décolleter.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/

Inflected Forms

more decollete (comparative) most decollete (superlative) decolletes (plural)

Phrases

robe decollete

Synonyms

low-cut low-necked

Questions

How do you pronounce decollete?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/.
What does decollete mean?
Having a low-cut neckline.
Where does decollete come from?
French décolleté, from the verb décolleter.

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