How to Pronounce Balanced

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbælənst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “balanced”

"balanced" has 3 syllables: bal-anc-ed. It rhymes with unbalanced and counterbalanced, if that helps it stick.

What does balanced mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Containing elements in appropriate proportion; proportionately weighted on all dimensions and therefore unlikely to tip over.

    “He believed he rarely got sick because of his balanced diet.”

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Words that rhyme with balanced

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unbalancedcounterbalanced

Related words

well-balancedcounterbalancedproportionateequalpoisedsymmetricalharmoniousstable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balanced"?▾

"Balanced" has 3 syllables: bal · anc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "balanced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balanced" is /ˈbælənst/.

What does "balanced" mean?▾

Balanced: To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.

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