To pronounce "balestra", say BAL-estr-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BAL-estr-a
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"balestra" has 3 syllables: bal-estr-a. It rhymes with olestra and westra, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Balestra" has 3 syllables: bal · estr · a.
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