How do you pronounce "ballad"?

In American English: /ˈbæləd/ (BAL-uhd). In British English: /bˈaləd/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæləd/ (BAL-uhd). In Australian English: /bˈaləd/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæləd/ (BAL-uhd), while in British English it's /bˈaləd/ (B).

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ballad

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/ˈbæləd/

BAL-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

bælbal·ədlad

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