word
pirouette
pir-oo-ET
ˌpɪruˈɛtListen
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Syllable breakdown
pirouette
Sounds like
Say 'pir-oo-ET'.
Dictionary meaning
A spin on one foot, especially in ballet.
History and origin
French — 'pirouetter' (to spin like a top).
Examples
- She executed five clean pirouettes in sequence, to the audience's delight.
Common mispronunciations
PEER-oo-etpir-OH-wet
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