How to pronounce balletomane
Say it like ba-LET-uh-mayn. Balletomane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- ba
- LET
- uh
- mayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balletomane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- baKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of balletomane
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ba-LET-uh-mayn.
What does balletomane mean?
- A ballet enthusiast.
Where does balletomane come from?
Borrowed from French balletomane.
Questions about saying balletomane
How do you pronounce balletomane?
Say ba-LET-uh-mayn. The American pronunciation is /bæˈlɛtəˌmeɪn/. In British English it is /bæˈlɛtəˌmeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balletomane?
Balletomane has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: ba · LET · uh · mayn.
Is balletomane pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bæˈlɛtəˌmeɪn/ (ba-LET-uh-mayn).