How to pronounce balsamic
Say it like bahl-SAH-mik. Balsamic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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US American/ˌbɑlˈsɑmɪk/bahl-SAH-mik
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- bahl
- SAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balsamic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bahlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does balsamic mean?
adjective
- Producing balsam.
- Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative.
- Having the pleasant odor of balsam; balmy, fragrant.
- Balsamic vinegar.
Where does balsamic come from?
From balsam + -ic and French balsamique.
Words that rhyme with balsamic
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Questions about saying balsamic
How do you pronounce balsamic?
Say bahl-SAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑlˈsɑmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balsamic?
Balsamic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: bahl · SAH · mik.