Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eau de toilette

/ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.31 in modern English

Syllables
eau de -toi-lette
IPA
/ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/
14
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lightly scented perfume to freshen the skin, usually applied directly to the skin after bathing or shaving.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French eau de toilette.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

eau de toilettes (plural) eaus de toilette (plural) eaux de toilette (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

cologne perfume toilette eau de Cologne eau de parfum

Synonyms

toilet water

Questions

How do you pronounce eau de toilette?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/.
What does eau de toilette mean?
A lightly scented perfume to freshen the skin, usually applied directly to the skin after bathing or shaving.
Where does eau de toilette come from?
Borrowed from French eau de toilette.

How to pronounce eau de toilette

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