To pronounce "balkans", say BALK-ans — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
balkans
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BALK-ans
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"balkans" has 2 syllables: balk-ans. It rhymes with caulkins, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Balkans" has 2 syllables: balk · ans.
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