How to pronounce balanced
Say it like BAL-unst. Balanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- unst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balanced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balanced
American and British speakers say balanced in essentially the same way: /ˈbælənst/ in the US and /ˈbælənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-unst.
What does balanced mean?
- being in a state of proper equilibrium“the carefully balanced seesaw”“a properly balanced symphony orchestra”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying balanced
How do you pronounce balanced?
Say BAL-unst. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælənst/. In British English it is /ˈbælənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balanced?
Balanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · unst.
Do Americans and Brits say balanced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælənst/ and the British form is /ˈbælənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.