How to Pronounce Waltz

To pronounce "waltz", say WALTZ — one syllable, IPA /wɔːlts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/wɔːlts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “waltz”

"waltz" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with false and schmaltz, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: walts — easy to mix up when writing.

What does waltz mean?

noun

  1. A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
  2. A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).

verb

  1. To dance the waltz (with).

    “They waltzed for twenty-one hours and seventeen minutes straight, setting a record.”

  2. (usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.

    “He waltzed into the room like he owned the place.”

Words that rhyme with waltz

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

falseschmaltzassaultsfaultsdefaultshaltshaulsevaultssomersaultsbasalts

Related words

valsedancingdancecounterfeitingcounterfeitdansetwirlwhirl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waltz"?▾

"Waltz" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "waltz"?▾

The IPA transcription of "waltz" is /wɔːlts/.

What does "waltz" mean?▾

Waltz: A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.

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