How to pronounce balances
Say it like BAL-un-suz. Balances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- un
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balances 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balances
American and British speakers say balances in essentially the same way: /ˈbælənsəz/ in the US and /ˈbælənsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-un-suz.
What does balances mean?
- plural of balance How to pronounce balance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of balance How to pronounce balance
Questions about saying balances
How do you pronounce balances?
Say BAL-un-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈbælənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balances?
Balances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · un · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say balances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælənsəz/ and the British form is /ˈbælənsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.