How to pronounce balaclavas
Say it like bah-lah-KLAH-vahz. Balaclavas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAH).
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US American/ˌbɑlɑˈklɑvɑz/bah-lah-KLAH-vahz
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- bah
- lah
- KLAH
- vahz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balaclavas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vahzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does balaclavas mean?
noun
- plural of balaclava How to pronounce balaclava
Questions about saying balaclavas
How do you pronounce balaclavas?
Say bah-lah-KLAH-vahz. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑlɑˈklɑvɑz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balaclavas?
Balaclavas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAH). Broken into parts: bah · lah · KLAH · vahz.