How do you pronounce "balloons"?

In American English: /bəˈluːnz/ (buh-LOONZ). In British English: /bəlˈuːnz/ (buhl-OONZ). In Canadian English: /bəˈluːnz/ (buh-LOONZ). In Australian English: /bəlˈuːnz/ (buhl-OONZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈluːnz/ (buh-LOONZ), while in British English it's /bəlˈuːnz/ (buhl-OONZ).

How to Pronounce "balloons"

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balloons

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/bəˈluːnz/

buh-LOONZ

Syllable Breakdown

bəbal·luːnzloons

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