How to Pronounce "balsam"
word
ˈbɔɫsəm
BAWL-sum
bˈɔːlsəm
BAWL-sum
Definition
A balsam is a sweet-smelling, oily substance from plants used in medicine, skin care, or perfumes. It can also refer to certain types of plants that produce this substance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔɫsəm
British English
bˈɔːlsəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWL-sum
UK
BAWL-sum
Listen in Context
We used balsam to heal the cut on his hand.
The balsam tree smells very nice in summer.
My mother puts balsam on her lips when they are dry.
After a long hike, that soothing balsam really helped my sore muscles.