How to Pronounce Balm

To pronounce "balm", say BALM — one syllable, IPA /bɑːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɑːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “balm”

"balm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with calm and glaum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bom, bohm, bomb — easy to mix up when writing.

What does balm mean?

noun

  1. Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
  2. A plant or tree yielding such substance.

verb

  1. To anoint with balm, or with anything medicinal.
  2. To soothe; to mitigate.

Synonyms

balsam

Words that rhyme with balm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calmglaumqualmaplombbecalmpalmtompsalmmomshawmembalmscomm

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balm"?▾

"Balm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "balm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balm" is /bɑːm/.

What does "balm" mean?▾

Balm: Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.

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