word
glissade
glih-SAHD
ɡlɪˈsɑːdListen
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Syllable breakdown
glissade
Dictionary meaning
A connecting ballet step that glides from one foot to the other.
History and origin
French glisser, meaning 'to slide'.
Examples
- She used a soft glissade to travel into the next jump.
Common mispronunciations
GLISS-ade
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