How to Pronounce "balian"
word
ˈbeɪɫiən
BAY-lee-uhn
ˈbæliən
BAL-ee-uhn
Definition
A 'balian' is a traditional Balinese healer or shaman who uses spiritual and herbal methods for healing in Bali, Indonesia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbeɪɫiən
British English
ˈbæliən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAY-lee-uhn
UK
BAL-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The village balian helped cure her headache.
People visit a balian for traditional medicine.
The balian used herbs to treat the child.
In Bali, many locals trust their balian more than modern doctors.