How to pronounce baleen
Say it like buh-LEEN. Baleen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEN).
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- buh
- LEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baleen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baleen
American and British speakers say baleen in essentially the same way: /bəˈlin/ in the US and /bəˈliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LEEN.
What does baleen mean?
- keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale (Mysticeti), which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.
- A baleen whale (Mysticeti).
Words that rhyme with baleen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baleen.
Questions about saying baleen
How do you pronounce baleen?
Say buh-LEEN. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlin/. In British English it is /bəˈliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baleen?
Baleen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEN). Broken into parts: buh · LEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say baleen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlin/ and the British form is /bəˈliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.