How to pronounce balrog
Say it like BAWL-rahg. Balrog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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- BAWL
- rahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balrog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- rahgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of balrog
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BAWL-rog.
What does balrog mean?
- A fiery demonic creature.
Where does balrog come from?
From Sindarin, a fictional language created by J.R.R.
Questions about saying balrog
How do you pronounce balrog?
Say BAWL-rahg. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔlrɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːlrɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balrog?
Balrog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · rahg.
Is balrog pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɔːlrɒɡ/ (BAWL-rog).