How to Pronounce "minuet"
word
mɪnˌjuˈɛt
min-yoo-ET
mˌɪnjuːˈɛt
min-YOO-et
Definition
A minuet is a slow, graceful dance that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, usually danced by two people. It is also the name of the music written for this dance.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪnˌjuˈɛt
British English
mˌɪnjuːˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
min-yoo-ET
UK
min-YOO-et
Listen in Context
Mozart composed a beautiful minuet.
They learned to dance the minuet for the school play.
The orchestra played a lively minuet during the concert.
It's not easy to dance a minuet in a modern dress!