word
French
décolletage
day-kol-uh-TAHZH
ˌdeɪkɒlɪˈtɑːʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
décolletage
Sounds like
Say 'day-kol-uh-TAHZH'.
Dictionary meaning
A low neckline on a dress or top.
History and origin
French — 'décolleter' (to bare the neck).
Examples
- The gown featured an elegant décolletage, framed by delicate embroidery.
Common mispronunciations
dee-KOL-uh-tahzhdek-uh-LOH-tahzh
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