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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable bal
  • 7 letters
Syllables
bal-ance: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: BAL-ance.
Pronunciation
/ˈbæləns/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as bal-ance.

Words that rhyme with balance

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide balance into syllables?

balance divides as bal-ance. bal-ance: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in balance?

Balance has 2 syllables (bal-ance).

Which syllable is stressed in balance?

The stressed syllable in balance is bal. The 1st syllable is stressed: BAL-ance.

How do you pronounce balance?

/ˈbæləns/ in American English.