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'.