How to pronounce balloting
Say it like BAL-uh-ting. Balloting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balloting 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of balloting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BAL-uh-ting.
What does balloting mean?
- A vote or decision made by ballot.
- present participle and gerund of ballot How to pronounce ballot
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Questions about saying balloting
How do you pronounce balloting?
Say BAL-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbælətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balloting?
Balloting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · uh · ting.
Is balloting 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 /ˈbælətɪŋ/ (BAL-uh-ting).