word
French
Esprit de corps
es-PREE duh KOR
/ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
espritdecorps
Dictionary meaning
A sense of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by a group.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
ES-prit duh KORes-PREET duh KORPS (the 'ps' is silent)
Pronunciation tips
Corps: the 'ps' is silent — say 'KOR'.
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