How to pronounce ballute
Say it like buh-LOOT. Ballute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT).
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- buh
- LOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ballute
American and British speakers say ballute in essentially the same way: /bəˈlut/ in the US and /bəˈluːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-LOOT.
What does ballute mean?
- A parachute that incorporates a toroidal balloon.
Where does ballute come from?
Blend of balloon + chute.
Words that rhyme with ballute
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ballute.
Questions about saying ballute
How do you pronounce ballute?
Say buh-LOOT. The American pronunciation is /bəˈlut/. In British English it is /bəˈluːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballute?
Ballute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT). Broken into parts: buh · LOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say ballute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈlut/ and the British form is /bəˈluːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.