word
fouetté
fweh-TAY
fweˈteɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
fouetté
Sounds like
Say 'fweh-TAY' — the 'ou' sounds like 'weh'.
Dictionary meaning
A whipping movement in ballet, particularly a series of turns.
History and origin
French — 'fouetter' (to whip).
Examples
- The ballerina performed thirty-two consecutive fouettés — a legendary feat of technique.
Common mispronunciations
fyoo-ETFOO-eh-tay
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