word
French
Pas de deux
PAH duh DOO
/pɑː də duː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pasdedeux
Dictionary meaning
A dance duet in ballet in which two dancers perform together.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
PAZ duh DOOPAH duh DUH
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