pilates
nounHow many syllables in pilates?
There are 2 syllables in the word pilates.How to pronounce pilates:
Definition of pilates:
- pilates (noun):
- an exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus and aims to improve flexibility and stability by strengthening the muscles and especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back
Synonyms for pilates:
pilate
pontius pilate
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Syllable Fun Fact
The English language exhibits a phenomenon called 'schwa deletion', where unstressed syllables are often pronounced as a quick, neutral vowel sound or omitted.
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