How to Pronounce "pirouettes"
word
ˌpɪɹuˈɛts
pir-oo-ETS
pˌɪɹaʊˈɛts
pir-ow-ETS
Definition
Pirouettes are turns or spins performed on one foot in ballet and other forms of dance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɪɹuˈɛts
British English
pˌɪɹaʊˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pir-oo-ETS
UK
pir-ow-ETS
Listen in Context
The dancer did three pirouettes on stage.
She struggles to balance during her pirouettes.
The teacher corrected the students' pirouettes.
She wowed the audience with her flawless pirouettes.