How to pronounce balance

balance

/ˈbæləns/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

I lost my balance on the muddy road.

How do you pronounce balance?

Balance is pronounced /ˈbæləns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in balance?

Balance has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in balance?

The first syllable: /ˈbæləns/.