How many syllables in "balance"?

"balance" has 2 lettergrepen (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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2 Lettergrepen

"balance": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bal·ance

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BAL-ance(bal · ance)● ○

Stress in "balance" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæləns⁄

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IPAˈbæləns

Lettergrepenbal·ance

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How many syllables in "balance"?: "balance" has 2 lettergrepen (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.