word
waltz
WAWLTS
wɔːltsListen
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Syllable breakdown
waltz
Sounds like
Say 'WAWLTS' — the 'l' is silent in many dialects.
Dictionary meaning
A ballroom dance in triple time with a characteristic rise and fall.
History and origin
German — 'walzen' (to roll, turn).
Examples
- The couple's waltz was so graceful they seemed to glide above the floor.
Common mispronunciations
WOHLTSWAL-tz
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