How do you pronounce "balcony"?

In American English: /ˈbælkəni/ (BALK-uhn-ee). In British English: /bˈælkəni/ (B-alk-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈbælkəni/ (BALK-uhn-ee). In Australian English: /bˈalkəni/ (B-alk).

Is "balcony" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbælkəni/ (BALK-uhn-ee), while in British English it's /bˈælkəni/ (B-alk-uhn).

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balcony

/ˈbælkəni/

BALK-uhn-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bælkbal·ənco·iny

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