How to pronounce Balthazar
Say it like BAL-thuh-zer. Balthazar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- thuh
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balthazar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Balthazar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAL-thuh-zuh.
What does Balthazar mean?
- A very large wine bottle with the capacity of about 12 liters, equivalent to 16 standard bottles.
Questions about saying Balthazar
How do you pronounce Balthazar?
Say BAL-thuh-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælθəzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbælθəzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Balthazar?
Balthazar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · thuh · zer.
Is Balthazar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbælθəzə/ (BAL-thuh-zuh).