word
pas de deux
pah duh DUH
pɑː də døListen
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Syllable breakdown
pasdedeux
Sounds like
Say 'pah duh DUH' — the 'x' in 'deux' is silent.
Dictionary meaning
A dance for two performers.
History and origin
French — 'step for two'.
Examples
- The pas de deux in Swan Lake is one of the most iconic passages in classical ballet.
Common mispronunciations
pah duh DYOOpas de DOOX
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