How to pronounce balconing
Say it like BAL-kuh-ning. Balconing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- kuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balconing 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of balconing
American and British speakers say balconing in essentially the same way: /ˈbælkənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbælkənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-kuh-ning.
What does balconing mean?
- The act of jumping between the balconies of two hotel rooms; especially of tourists in Spain.
- The act of jumping from a balcony towards a swimming pool.
Where does balconing come from?
This pseudo-anglicism was coined in Spain as a result of many drunk British tourists dying or seriously injuring themselves by attempting this stunt, thus featuring in many media headlines.
Questions about saying balconing
How do you pronounce balconing?
Say BAL-kuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbælkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balconing?
Balconing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · kuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say balconing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælkənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbælkənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.