How to pronounce balmy
Say it like BAH-mee. Balmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balmy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of balmy
American and British speakers say balmy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɑmi/ in the US and /ˈbɑːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAH-mee.
What does balmy mean?
- Producing balm.
- Soothing or fragrant.
- Of weather, mild and pleasant.
Where does balmy come from?
From balm + -y. Piecewise doublet of balsamic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with balmy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balmy.
Questions about saying balmy
How do you pronounce balmy?
Say BAH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmi/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balmy?
Balmy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say balmy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɑmi/ and the British form is /ˈbɑːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.