How to pronounce dossier
Say it like daw-SYAY. Dossier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYAY).
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- daw
- SYAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dossier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SYAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dossier
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: DOS-ee-ay.
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.
Words that rhyme with dossier
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Questions about saying dossier
How do you pronounce dossier?
Say daw-SYAY. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɔˈsjeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒsieɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dossier?
Dossier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYAY). Broken into parts: daw · SYAY.
Is dossier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈdɒsieɪ/ (DOS-ee-ay).