How to pronounce balas
Say it like BAL-us. Balas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balas 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balas
American and British speakers say balas in essentially the same way: /ˈbæləs/ in the US and /ˈbæləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-us.
What does balas mean?
- a pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel
Words that rhyme with balas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balas.
Questions about saying balas
How do you pronounce balas?
Say BAL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæləs/. In British English it is /ˈbæləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balas?
Balas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say balas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæləs/ and the British form is /ˈbæləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.