How to Pronounce Ballet

To pronounce "ballet", say bal-AY — 2 syllables, IPA /bæˈɫeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/bæˈɫeɪ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈæleɪ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ballet”

Break "ballet" into 2 beats and lean on "ET" — that's the stressed one.

What does ballet mean?

noun

  1. A classical form of dance.
  2. A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.

verb

  1. To perform an action reminiscent of ballet dancing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "ballet"?▾

To pronounce "ballet", say bal-AY — 2 syllables, IPA /bæˈɫeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "ballet"?▾

"Ballet" has 2 syllables: ball · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "ballet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ballet" is /bæˈɫeɪ/.

What does "ballet" mean?▾

Ballet: A classical form of dance.

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