How to pronounce balti
Say it like BAWL-tee. Balti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce balti. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAWL
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balti 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of balti
American and British speakers say balti in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔlti/ in the US and /ˈbɔːlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWL-tee.
What does balti mean?
- A large iron pan having two handles, especially used in Pakistani cuisine
- A style of curry traditionally cooked in a balti pan, typically stir-fried and served with a relatively dry sauce.
- A dish cooked in this style.
Words that rhyme with balti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balti.
Questions about saying balti
How do you pronounce balti?
Say BAWL-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔlti/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balti?
Balti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say balti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔlti/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.