pilates

Pi·la·tes

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pi-lah-teez]
- /pɪˈlɑ tiz/
- /ˌpəˈlɑː.tiːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pi-lah-teez]
- /pɪˈlɑ tiz/

Definitions of pilates word

noun pilates a system of physical conditioning involving low-impact exercises and stretches designed to strengthen muscles of the torso and often performed with specialized equipment. 1
uncountable noun pilates Pilates is a type of exercise that is similar to yoga. 0
noun pilates a system of gentle exercise performed lying down that stretches and lengthens the muscles, designed to improve posture, flexibility, etc 0
noun pilates an exercise program, usually involving the use of special equipment, designed to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and buttocks and to improve overall flexibility and coordination 0

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Parts of speech for Pilates

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pilates popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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