To pronounce "balky", say BALKY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BALKY
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"balky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stocky and cocky, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a balky horse”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Balky" has one syllable.
Balky: Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
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