How to Pronounce "pointe"
word
ˈpɔɪnt
POYNT
pwæ̃t
PWAN
Definition
In ballet, 'pointe' refers to the technique and position of dancing on the tips of the toes, using special shoes called pointe shoes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪnt
British English
pwæ̃t
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYNT
UK
PWAN
Listen in Context
She can dance on pointe very well.
You need special shoes to do pointe.
The ballet class is practicing pointe today.
After years of training, I finally moved up to pointe shoes.