How to pronounce pirouettes
Say it like pir-oo-ETS. Pirouettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ETS).
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- pir
- oo
- ETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirouettes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pirouettes
American and British speakers say pirouettes in essentially the same way: /ˌpɪruˈɛts/ in the US and /ˌpɪruːˈɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: pir-oo-ETS.
What does pirouettes mean?
- plural of pirouette How to pronounce pirouette
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pirouette How to pronounce pirouette
Words that rhyme with pirouettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pirouettes.
Questions about saying pirouettes
How do you pronounce pirouettes?
Say pir-oo-ETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪruˈɛts/. In British English it is /ˌpɪruːˈɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirouettes?
Pirouettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ETS). Broken into parts: pir · oo · ETS.
Do Americans and Brits say pirouettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɪruˈɛts/ and the British form is /ˌpɪruːˈɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.