How do you pronounce "ballast"?

In American English: /ˈbæləst/ (BAL-uhst). In British English: /bˈaləst/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæləst/ (BAL-uhst). In Australian English: /bˈaləst/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæləst/ (BAL-uhst), while in British English it's /bˈaləst/ (B).

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ballast

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/ˈbæləst/

BAL-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

bælbal·əstlast

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