how to pronounce polonaise

/ˌpɑːləˈnɛɪz/

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polonaise is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of polonaise

noun:

A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
Synonym of Polish bed.
A short overcoat bordered with fur.
Music for this dance.
A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.

adjective:

Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.

name:

The Polish language.

verb:

To dance the polonaise.

polonaise frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word polonaise occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.