word
German
Doppelgänger
DOP-ul-gang-er
ˈdɒpəlˌɡæŋərListen
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Syllable breakdown
Doppelgänger
Sounds like
Say 'DOP-ul-gang-er'.
Dictionary meaning
A ghostly double or look-alike of a living person; an exact double.
History and origin
German — 'Doppel' (double) + 'Gänger' (walker, goer).
Examples
- She was startled to meet her Doppelgänger at the conference — same height, same voice, different life.
Common mispronunciations
DOP-ul-gahn-gerDOPE-ul-gang-er
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