How to pronounce imbalances
Say it like im-BAL-un-siz. Imbalances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL).
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- im
- BAL
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imbalances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imbalances
American and British speakers say imbalances in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈbælənsɪz/ in the US and /ɪmˈbælənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-BAL-un-siz.
What does imbalances mean?
- plural of imbalance How to pronounce imbalance
Questions about saying imbalances
How do you pronounce imbalances?
Say im-BAL-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbælənsɪz/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbælənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imbalances?
Imbalances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL). Broken into parts: im · BAL · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say imbalances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈbælənsɪz/ and the British form is /ɪmˈbælənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.