To pronounce "balkily", say BALK-ily — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
balkily
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BALK-ily
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"balkily" has 2 syllables: balk-ily.
"Balkily" has 2 syllables: balk · ily.
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