To pronounce "balloonists", say BALL-oon-ists — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"balloonists" has 3 syllables: ball-oon-ists. It rhymes with opportunists and cartoonists, if that helps it stick.
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"Balloonists" has 3 syllables: ball · oon · ists.
Balloonists: A person who flies in balloons, especially in hot-air balloons.
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