How to pronounce ballon
Say it like BAL-un. Ballon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbælən/BAL-un
UK British/bəˈlɒn/buh-LON
- BAL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ballon
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: buh-LON.
What does ballon mean?
noun
- The quality of a jump by which a ballet dancer appears to pause in midair
- Synonym of balloon (“type of glass for wine etc”).
Where does ballon come from?
From French ballon. Doublet of balloon.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ballon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ballon.
Questions about saying ballon
How do you pronounce ballon?
Say BAL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælən/. In British English it is /bəˈlɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballon?
Ballon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · un.
Is ballon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /bəˈlɒn/ (buh-LON).