How to Pronounce Balloon

To pronounce "balloon", say ball-OON — 2 syllables, IPA /bəˈɫun/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bəˈɫun/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bəlˈuːn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “balloon”

Break "balloon" into 2 beats and lean on "OON" — that's the stressed one.

What does balloon mean?

noun

  1. An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
  2. Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.

verb

  1. To increase or expand rapidly.
  2. To go up or voyage in a balloon.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "balloon"?▾

To pronounce "balloon", say ball-OON — 2 syllables, IPA /bəˈɫun/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "balloon"?▾

"Balloon" has 2 syllables: ball · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "balloon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balloon" is /bəˈɫun/.

What does "balloon" mean?▾

Balloon: An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.

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