How many syllables in "balance"?

"balance" has 2 syllabes (bal - ance).

How to divide "balance"?

"balance" divides into 2 parts: bal · ance.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"balance": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:bal·ance

Accent principal

BAL-ance(bal · ance)● ○

Stress in "balance" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæləns⁄

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IPAˈbæləns

Syllabesbal·ance

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How many syllables in "balance"?: "balance" has 2 syllabes (bal - ance).
How to divide "balance"?: "balance" divides into 2 parts: bal · ance.
Where is the stress in "balance"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "balance"?: Say each syllable slowly (bal... ance) and listen on SayItVid.