How to Pronounce "balance"
word
/ˈbæɫəns/
BAL-uhns
/bˈæləns/
BAL-uhns
Definition
Balance is a state in which different parts are even, stable, or in the right proportion. It can also mean the money left in an account, or the act of keeping something steady or equal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæɫəns/
British English
/bˈæləns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAL-uhns
UK
BAL-uhns
Listen in Context
She lost her balance and almost fell.
I checked my bank balance this morning.
Can you balance the box on the chair?
I'm trying to find a better balance between work and family.