How to pronounce balladry
Say it like BAL-uh-dree. Balladry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- uh
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balladry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of balladry
American and British speakers say balladry in essentially the same way: /ˈbælədri/ in the US and /ˈbælədri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-uh-dree.
What does balladry mean?
- ballads considered as a group; also, the sharing (transmission), making and performing of ballads, ballads as an activity, as a tradition, as a body of work, as a craft, as implying a community of singers, makers and lovers of ballads.
Where does balladry come from?
From ballad + -ry.
Questions about saying balladry
How do you pronounce balladry?
Say BAL-uh-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælədri/. In British English it is /ˈbælədri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balladry?
Balladry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · uh · dree.
Do Americans and Brits say balladry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælədri/ and the British form is /ˈbælədri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.