How to Pronounce Balance

To pronounce "balance", say BAL-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbæləns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbæləns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “balance”

"balance" has 3 syllables: bal-anc-e. It rhymes with counterbalance and imbalance, if that helps it stick.

What does balance mean?

noun

  1. A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
  2. Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.

verb

  1. To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
  2. To make (concepts) agree.

Synonyms

equilibriumaccountscalesweighbridgeweighing machinedisinteresteven-handednessfairness

Antonyms

imbalancenonequilibriumunbalancebiasfavorfavour

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Words that rhyme with balance

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counterbalanceimbalanceunbalancevallancepalance

Related words

equilibrateequilibrizeequipoiseequalizerpoisecounterbalancecounterpoiseequilibrium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balance"?▾

"Balance" has 3 syllables: bal · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "balance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balance" is /ˈbæləns/.

What does "balance" mean?▾

Balance: A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

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