How to pronounce Bali
Say it like BAH-lee. Bali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Bali
American and British speakers say Bali in essentially the same way: /ˈbɑli/ in the US and /ˈbɑːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAH-lee.
What does Bali mean?
- A province of Indonesia, primarily made up of the island of Bali.
- An island of Indonesia, just east of Java.
- An island of Papua New Guinea.
- The Uneapa language spoken on that island.
Words that rhyme with Bali
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bali.
Questions about saying Bali
How do you pronounce Bali?
Say BAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑli/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bali?
Bali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Bali the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɑli/ and the British form is /ˈbɑːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.