How to pronounce ballads
Say it like BAL-udz. Ballads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- udz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballads 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.
- udzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ballads
American and British speakers say ballads in essentially the same way: /ˈbælədz/ in the US and /ˈbælədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-udz.
What does ballads mean?
- plural of ballad How to pronounce ballad
Questions about saying ballads
How do you pronounce ballads?
Say BAL-udz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælədz/. In British English it is /ˈbælədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballads?
Ballads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · udz.
Do Americans and Brits say ballads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælədz/ and the British form is /ˈbælədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.