How to Pronounce Baleen

To pronounce "baleen", say BAL-een — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪliːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbeɪliːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “baleen”

"baleen" has 2 syllables: bal-een. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does baleen mean?

noun

  1. The bony material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mysticeti, which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry
  2. A baleen whale

Synonyms

whalebone

Words that rhyme with baleen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

whalebonewhalesbalenopteridbalaenopteroidwhalefeedbalaenopterid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "baleen"?▾

"Baleen" has 2 syllables: bal · een.

What is the IPA transcription of "baleen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "baleen" is /ˈbeɪliːn/.

What does "baleen" mean?▾

Baleen: The bony material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mysticeti, which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry

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