How to pronounce balada
Say it like buh-LAH-duh. Balada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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US American/bəˈlɑdə/buh-LAH-duh
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- buh
- LAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does balada mean?
noun
- A Spanish-language ballad.
Where does balada come from?
Borrowed from Spanish balada (“ballad”).
Words that rhyme with balada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balada.
Questions about saying balada
How do you pronounce balada?
Say buh-LAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balada?
Balada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: buh · LAH · duh.