How to pronounce Ballard
Say it like BAL-erd. Ballard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballard 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Ballard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAL-ud.
What does Ballard mean?
- A townland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Words that rhyme with Ballard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ballard.
Questions about saying Ballard
How do you pronounce Ballard?
Say BAL-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbæləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ballard?
Ballard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · erd.
Is Ballard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbæləd/ (BAL-ud).