How to pronounce

Ballet

/bæleɪ/

🇺🇸

US English

/bæleɪ/

Active

🇬🇧

UK English

/bæleɪ/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

bal · LAY

Often pronounce the 't' and rhyme the ending with 'let.'

Say it like 'bal-LAY'—dance away, don't let the 't' stay!

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