How to pronounce balmoral
Say it like bal-MOR-ul. Balmoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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US American/bælˈmɔrəl/bal-MOR-ul
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- bal
- MOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balmoral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- balKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does balmoral mean?
noun
- A Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume but no brim; a blue bonnet.
- A heavy walking shoe.
- An Oxford shoe.
Where does balmoral come from?
From Balmoral Castle, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Words that rhyme with balmoral
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Questions about saying balmoral
How do you pronounce balmoral?
Say bal-MOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /bælˈmɔrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balmoral?
Balmoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: bal · MOR · ul.