How to pronounce ballas
Say it like BAL-uz. Ballas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballas 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ballas
American and British speakers say ballas in essentially the same way: /ˈbæləz/ in the US and /ˈbæləz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-uz.
What does ballas mean?
- A spherical aggregate of small diamond grains that have a radial or granular structure.
- plural of balla
Questions about saying ballas
How do you pronounce ballas?
Say BAL-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæləz/. In British English it is /ˈbæləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballas?
Ballas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say ballas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæləz/ and the British form is /ˈbæləz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.