How to pronounce baluster
Say it like BAL-uh-ster. Baluster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- uh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baluster 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of baluster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAL-uh-stuh.
What does baluster mean?
- A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway or around a balcony.
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Questions about saying baluster
How do you pronounce baluster?
Say BAL-uh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæləstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæləstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baluster?
Baluster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · uh · ster.
Is baluster 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 /ˈbæləstə/ (BAL-uh-stuh).