How to pronounce balm
Say it like BAHM. Balm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of balm
American and British speakers say balm in essentially the same way: /bɑm/ in the US and /bɑːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAHM.
What does balm mean?
- Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
- An aromatic preparation for embalming the dead.
- A plant or tree yielding such substance.
- To soothe; to mitigate.
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Words that rhyme with balm
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Words that sound like balm
Questions about saying balm
How do you pronounce balm?
Say BAHM. The American pronunciation is /bɑm/. In British English it is /bɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balm?
Balm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAHM.
Do Americans and Brits say balm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɑm/ and the British form is /bɑːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as balm?
Balm sounds the same as bomb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.