To pronounce "ballyhoo", say BALLYH-oo — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ballyhoo
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BALLYH-oo
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"ballyhoo" has 2 syllables: ballyh-oo. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ballyhoo" has 2 syllables: ballyh · oo.
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