word
French
Pirouette
peer-oo-ET
/ˌpɪrʊˈɛt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pirouette
Dictionary meaning
A full turn of the body on the point of the toe or the ball of the foot in ballet.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
PEER-oh-wet
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