How to pronounce Ballet in English

Ballet is pronounced bal-AY (IPA /bæˈleɪ/). Silent 't'; stress the second syllable as 'bal-AY'.

IPA: /bæˈleɪ/

Syllables: bal · AY

Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce the final 't' saying 'BAL-let'.

Tip: Silent 't'; stress the second syllable as 'bal-AY'.

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