How to pronounce decollete
Say it like dih-KOL-uh-tay. Decollete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- dih
- KOL
- uh
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decollete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decollete
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KOL-uh-tay.
What does decollete mean?
- Having a low-cut neckline.
- Alternative form of décolleté.
Where does decollete come from?
French décolleté, from the verb décolleter.
Questions about saying decollete
How do you pronounce decollete?
Say dih-KOL-uh-tay. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkɑləteɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decollete?
Decollete has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: dih · KOL · uh · tay.
Is decollete pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈkɒləteɪ/ (dih-KOL-uh-tay).