How to pronounce balustrade
Say it like BAL-uh-strayd. Balustrade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- uh
- strayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balustrade 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.
- straydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of balustrade
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: bal-uh-STRAYD.
What does balustrade mean?
- A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.
Questions about saying balustrade
How do you pronounce balustrade?
Say BAL-uh-strayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæləstreɪd/. In British English it is /ˌbæləˈstreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balustrade?
Balustrade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · uh · strayd.
Is balustrade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌbæləˈstreɪd/ (bal-uh-STRAYD).