How to pronounce unbalance
Say it like un-BAL-uns. Unbalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL).
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- un
- BAL
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbalance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 unbalance
American and British speakers say unbalance in essentially the same way: /ənˈbæləns/ in the US and /ənˈbæləns/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BAL-uns.
What does unbalance mean?
- To cause to be out of balance.“If you put that weight on the edge of the tray, it will unbalance it and dump all of the dishes on the floor.”
Where does unbalance come from?
From un- + balance.
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Words that rhyme with unbalance
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Questions about saying unbalance
How do you pronounce unbalance?
Say un-BAL-uns. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbæləns/. In British English it is /ənˈbæləns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbalance?
Unbalance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL). Broken into parts: un · BAL · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say unbalance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbæləns/ and the British form is /ənˈbæləns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.