To pronounce "balkanise", say BALK-an-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
balkanise
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BALK-an-is-e
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"balkanise" has 4 syllables: balk-an-is-e.
"Balkanise" has 4 syllables: balk · an · is · e.
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