How to pronounce balian
Say it like BAY-lee-un. Balian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balian
American and British speakers say balian in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪliən/ in the US and /ˈbeɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-lee-un.
What does balian mean?
- A Balinese shaman or traditional healer.
Where does balian come from?
Borrowed from Balinese balian.
Words that rhyme with balian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balian.
Questions about saying balian
How do you pronounce balian?
Say BAY-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪliən/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balian?
Balian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · lee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say balian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪliən/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.