How to pronounce balconic
Say it like BAL-kuh-nik. Balconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- kuh
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balconic 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of balconic
American and British speakers say balconic in essentially the same way: /ˈbælkənɪk/ in the US and /ˈbælkənɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-kuh-nik.
What does balconic mean?
- Of or pertaining to balconies.
Where does balconic come from?
From balcony + -ic.
Questions about saying balconic
How do you pronounce balconic?
Say BAL-kuh-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælkənɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbælkənɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balconic?
Balconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · kuh · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say balconic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælkənɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbælkənɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.