How to Pronounce "ballet"
word
/bæˈɫeɪ/
ba-LAY
/bˈæleɪ/
BA-lay
Definition
A style of dance with formal techniques, precise movements, and expressive performance, often done to music. It can also mean a performance or work created in this style.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bæˈɫeɪ/
British English
/bˈæleɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ba-LAY
UK
BA-lay
Listen in Context
My sister takes ballet classes on Saturdays.
She wants to be a ballet dancer.
We watched a ballet at the theater last night.
I did ballet for years, but I was never very flexible.