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How to pronounce ballet
/ˈbæleɪ/ British English
BAL·ay
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
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bal·LET
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BAL·ay
My tip
The t is silent: BAL-ay. It’s a French word.
In a sentence
My daughter loves ballet.
Now you say it
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- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: BAL-ay.
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Questions
How do you pronounce ballet?
In British English, ballet is pronounced /ˈbæleɪ/. Say it like this: BAL-ay. The t is silent: BAL-ay. It’s a French word.
How many syllables are in ballet?
When you say it, ballet has 2 syllables: BAL-ay. The strong beat is the first one, BAL.
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