How to Pronounce Balsa

To pronounce "balsa", say BALS-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæl.sə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbæl.sə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “balsa”

"balsa" has 2 syllables: bals-a. It rhymes with salsa and khalsa, if that helps it stick.

What does balsa mean?

noun

  1. A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.
  2. The wood of this tree.

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Words that rhyme with balsa

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salsakhalsa

Related words

corkwoodtulebalsawoodmolompibulletwoodpaddlewoodbalatapalas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balsa"?▾

"Balsa" has 2 syllables: bals · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "balsa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "balsa" is /ˈbæl.sə/.

What does "balsa" mean?▾

Balsa: A large tree, Ochroma pyramidale, native to tropical America, with wood that is very light in weight.

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