How to pronounce balconylike
Say it like BAL-kuh-nee-lyke. Balconylike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- kuh
- nee
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balconylike 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of balconylike
American and British speakers say balconylike in essentially the same way: /ˈbælkəniˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈbælkəniˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-kuh-nee-lyke.
What does balconylike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a balcony.
Where does balconylike come from?
From balcony + -like.
Questions about saying balconylike
How do you pronounce balconylike?
Say BAL-kuh-nee-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælkəniˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbælkəniˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balconylike?
Balconylike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · kuh · nee · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say balconylike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælkəniˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbælkəniˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.