How to Pronounce Pirouette

To pronounce "pirouette", say PIR-ouett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pirouette

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pirouette”

"pirouette" has 3 syllables: pir-ouett-e. It rhymes with des and yeh, if that helps it stick.

What does pirouette mean?

noun

  1. A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
  2. The whirling about of a horse.

verb

  1. To perform a pirouette; to whirl on the toes, like a dancer.

Words that rhyme with pirouette

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desyehhehrehaghazadehaqazadehbueehhsiehindustriellekittanehkreh

Related words

whirlspintwirlswiveltirlie-whirlieprancepivotcapriole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pirouette"?▾

"Pirouette" has 3 syllables: pir · ouett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pirouette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pirouette" is /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/.

What does "pirouette" mean?▾

Pirouette: A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.

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