word
French
Jeté
zhuh-TAY
/ʒəˈteɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jeté
Dictionary meaning
A ballet jump from one foot to the other in which the working leg is thrown to the side, front, or back.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
JET-ay
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