How to Pronounce "dossiers"
word
ˌdɔsˈjeɪz/, /ˌdɔsiˈeɪz
DAW-see-ayz
dˈɒsɪˌeɪz
DOS-ee-ayz
Definition
Collections of documents or information about a person, event, or subject, especially when used for official, professional, or investigative purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɔsˈjeɪz/, /ˌdɔsiˈeɪz
British English
dˈɒsɪˌeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAW-see-ayz
UK
DOS-ee-ayz
Listen in Context
The police have several dossiers on the case.
She collected dossiers on each new employee.
All the dossiers were kept in a locked cabinet.
Journalists often rely on leaked dossiers to uncover scandals.