How to pronounce balun
Say it like BAL-un. Balun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balun 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of balun
American and British speakers say balun in essentially the same way: /ˈbælən/ in the US and /ˈbælən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-un.
What does balun mean?
- An electronic device for connecting a balanced transmission line to an unbalanced one.
Where does balun come from?
Clipping of balanced–unbalanced.
Words that rhyme with balun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of balun.
Questions about saying balun
How do you pronounce balun?
Say BAL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbælən/. In British English it is /ˈbælən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balun?
Balun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say balun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbælən/ and the British form is /ˈbælən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.