Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bri-tel]
- /brɪˈtɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bri-tel]
- /brɪˈtɛl/
Definitions of bretelle word
- noun bretelle one of a pair of ornamental suspenderlike shoulder straps that attach to the waistband at the front and back of a garment. 1
- noun bretelle strap. 0
- noun bretelle sling. 0
- noun bretelle braces (UK), suspenders (US). 0
- noun bretelle slip road; access road; ramp. 0
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Origin of bretelle
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French, Old French < Old High German brittila (plural) bridle
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Parts of speech for Bretelle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bretelle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bretelle usage trend in Literature
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