How to pronounce misbalance
Say it like mis-BAL-uns. Misbalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL).
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- mis
- BAL
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misbalance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misbalance
American and British speakers say misbalance in essentially the same way: /mɪsˈbæləns/ in the US and /mɪsˈbæləns/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-BAL-uns.
What does misbalance mean?
- To balance badly or wrongly.
- The state of being balanced badly or wrongly.
Where does misbalance come from?
From mis- + balance.
Words that rhyme with misbalance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misbalance.
Questions about saying misbalance
How do you pronounce misbalance?
Say mis-BAL-uns. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈbæləns/. In British English it is /mɪsˈbæləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misbalance?
Misbalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL). Broken into parts: mis · BAL · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say misbalance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪsˈbæləns/ and the British form is /mɪsˈbæləns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.