How to pronounce balestra
Say it like buh-LES-truh. Balestra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- buh
- LES
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balestra 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.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balestra
American and British speakers say balestra in essentially the same way: /bəˈlɛstrə/ in the US and /bəˈlɛstrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LES-truh.
What does balestra mean?
- Alternative form of ballestra.
- A kind of crossbow.
Questions about saying balestra
How do you pronounce balestra?
Say buh-LES-truh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlɛstrə/. In British English it is /bəˈlɛstrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balestra?
Balestra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: buh · LES · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say balestra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlɛstrə/ and the British form is /bəˈlɛstrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.