How to pronounce ballerinas
Say it like bal-uh-REE-nuz. Ballerinas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- bal
- uh
- REE
- nuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballerinas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- balGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ballerinas
American and British speakers say ballerinas in essentially the same way: /ˌbæləˈrinəz/ in the US and /ˌbæləˈriːnəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bal-uh-REE-nuz.
What does ballerinas mean?
- plural of ballerina How to pronounce ballerina
Questions about saying ballerinas
How do you pronounce ballerinas?
Say bal-uh-REE-nuz. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæləˈrinəz/. In British English it is /ˌbæləˈriːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballerinas?
Ballerinas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: bal · uh · REE · nuz.
Do Americans and Brits say ballerinas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbæləˈrinəz/ and the British form is /ˌbæləˈriːnəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.