How to Pronounce "imbalance"
word
ɪmˈbæɫəns
im-BAL-uhns
ɪmbˈæləns
im-BAL-uhns
Definition
A lack of balance between two or more things; a situation where things are not equal, even, or fair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbæɫəns
British English
ɪmbˈæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BAL-uhns
UK
im-BAL-uhns
Listen in Context
There is an imbalance between work and rest.
The report shows an imbalance in the budget.
An imbalance in your diet can make you sick.
There’s a real imbalance of power between the two groups.