How do you pronounce "ballyhoo"?

In American English: /ˈbæliːˈhuː/ (BAL-ee-HOO). In British English: /bˌalɪhˈuː/ (b-AL). In Canadian English: /ˈbæliːˈhuː/ (BAL-ee-HOO). In Australian English: /bˌalɪhˈuː/ (b-AL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæliːˈhuː/ (BAL-ee-HOO), while in British English it's /bˌalɪhˈuː/ (b-AL).

How to Pronounce "ballyhoo"

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ballyhoo

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/ˈbæliːˈhuː/

BAL-ee-HOO

Syllable Breakdown

bælbal·iːly·huːhoo

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