How to Pronounce Balafon

To pronounce "balafon", say BAL-af-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BAL-af-on

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💡 Tip for remembering “balafon”

"balafon" has 3 syllables: bal-af-on.

What does balafon mean?

noun

  1. A wooden-keyed percussion idiophone of West Africa that is struck with two padded sticks.

Synonyms

balabalaphone

Related words

balaphonesabarmalimbambilabolonatabalbolombattotbilat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balafon"?▾

"Balafon" has 3 syllables: bal · af · on.

What does "balafon" mean?▾

Balafon: A wooden-keyed percussion idiophone of West Africa that is struck with two padded sticks.

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