How to pronounce balboa
Say it like bal-BOH-uh. Balboa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- bal
- BOH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balboa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- balKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balboa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bal-BOH-uh.
What does balboa mean?
- The currency of Panama, divided into 100 centésimos
Where does balboa come from?
Named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
Questions about saying balboa
How do you pronounce balboa?
Say bal-BOH-uh. The American pronunciation is /bælˈboʊə/. In British English it is /bælˈbəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balboa?
Balboa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: bal · BOH · uh.
Is balboa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bælˈbəʊə/ (bal-BOH-uh).