How to Pronounce Balcony

To pronounce "balcony", say BALC-ony — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbælkəni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbælkəni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “balcony”

"balcony" has 2 syllables: balc-ony. It rhymes with calcanei, if that helps it stick.

What does balcony mean?

noun

  1. An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
  2. An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.

Words that rhyme with balcony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calcanei

Related words

deckverandaterraceporchpatiorailingrailrack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balcony"?▾

"Balcony" has 2 syllables: balc · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "balcony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balcony" is /ˈbælkəni/.

What does "balcony" mean?▾

Balcony: An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.

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