Pilates
pronunciation
How to pronounce Pilates in British English:
UK [pɪˈlɑ:ti:z]
How to pronounce Pilates in American English:
US [pɪ'lɑtiz]
Word Origin
- Pilates
- c. 1980, physical fitness regimen developed c. 1920 by German-born physical fitness teacher Joseph Pilates (1883-1967).
Example
- 1. She 's been doing pilates for over five years .
- 2. Doing yoga or pilates will help your body assume this position on its own .
- 3. If your posture is horrible , take up yoga or pilates .
- 4. I just tried pilates last month .
- 5. Weekdays , I sometimes walk to and from my pilates class .