How to pronounce balise
Say it like buh-LEEZ. Balise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEZ).
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- buh
- LEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balise 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.
- LEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of balise
American and British speakers say balise in essentially the same way: /bəˈliz/ in the US and /bəˈliːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LEEZ.
What does balise mean?
- An electronic beacon or transponder placed between the rails of a railway.
Where does balise come from?
Borrowed from French balise.
Words that rhyme with balise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balise.
Questions about saying balise
How do you pronounce balise?
Say buh-LEEZ. The American pronunciation is /bəˈliz/. In British English it is /bəˈliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balise?
Balise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEZ). Broken into parts: buh · LEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say balise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈliz/ and the British form is /bəˈliːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.