Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ba-let]
- /bæˈlɛt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ba-let]
- /bæˈlɛt/
Definition of ballett word
- noun ballett an early 17th-century dancelike vocal composition similar to the madrigal in style. 1
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Origin of ballett
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; perhaps variant of obsolete ballette (see ballet, -ette)
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Parts of speech for Ballett
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ballett popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ballett usage trend in Literature
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