To pronounce "balkanized", say BALK-an-iz-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
balkanized
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BALK-an-iz-ed
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"balkanized" has 4 syllables: balk-an-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.
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"Balkanized" has 4 syllables: balk · an · iz · ed.
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