How to pronounce balbriggan
Say it like bal-BRIG-un. Balbriggan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIG).
- bal
- BRIG
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balbriggan 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.
- BRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balbriggan
American and British speakers say balbriggan in essentially the same way: /bælˈbrɪɡən/ in the US and /bælˈbrɪɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: bal-BRIG-un.
What does balbriggan mean?
- An unbleached, knitted, cotton fabric mostly used for underwear.
Where does balbriggan come from?
From Balbriggan, a place in Ireland.
Words that rhyme with balbriggan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balbriggan.
Questions about saying balbriggan
How do you pronounce balbriggan?
Say bal-BRIG-un. The American pronunciation is /bælˈbrɪɡən/. In British English it is /bælˈbrɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balbriggan?
Balbriggan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIG). Broken into parts: bal · BRIG · un.
Do Americans and Brits say balbriggan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bælˈbrɪɡən/ and the British form is /bælˈbrɪɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.