How to pronounce ballerino
Say it like bal-uh-REE-noh. Ballerino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- bal
- uh
- REE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballerino 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.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ballerino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bal-uh-REE-noh.
What does ballerino mean?
- A male ballet dancer.
Where does ballerino come from?
Borrowed from Italian ballerino.
Words that rhyme with ballerino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ballerino.
Questions about saying ballerino
How do you pronounce ballerino?
Say bal-uh-REE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæləˈrinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌbæləˈriːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballerino?
Ballerino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: bal · uh · REE · noh.
Is ballerino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbæləˈriːnəʊ/ (bal-uh-REE-noh).