How do you pronounce "pirouette"?

In American English: /ˌpɪruːˈɛ/ (pir-oo-EH). In British English: /pˌɪɹuːˈɛt/ (p-ir-OO). In Canadian English: /ˌpɪruːˈɛ/ (pir-oo-EH). In Australian English: /pˌɪɹuːˈɛt/ (p-ir-OO).

Is "pirouette" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌpɪruːˈɛ/ (pir-oo-EH), while in British English it's /pˌɪɹuːˈɛt/ (p-ir-OO).

How to Pronounce "pirouette"

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pirouette

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/ˌpɪruːˈɛ/

pir-oo-EH

Syllable Breakdown

pɪrpi·uːrou·ɛette

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