How to pronounce balconies
Say it like BAL-kuh-neez. Balconies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- kuh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balconies 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of balconies
American and British speakers say balconies in essentially the same way: /ˈbælkəniz/ in the US and /ˈbælkəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-kuh-neez.
What does balconies mean?
- plural of balcony How to pronounce balcony
Questions about saying balconies
How do you pronounce balconies?
Say BAL-kuh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælkəniz/. In British English it is /ˈbælkəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balconies?
Balconies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · kuh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say balconies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælkəniz/ and the British form is /ˈbælkəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.