To pronounce "balloonist", say BALL-oon-ist — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BALL-oon-ist
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"balloonist" has 3 syllables: ball-oon-ist. It rhymes with opportunist and cartoonist, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Balloonist" has 3 syllables: ball · oon · ist.
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