balance

How to Split "balance" into Syllables

The word balance is divided into 3 syllables: ba·lan·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ba — 1st syllable
• lan — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of balance:

• IPA: /ˈbæləns/

📖 Definitions

1. balance (countable and uncountable, plural balances)
2. balance (third-person singular simple present balances, present participle balancing, simple past and past participle balanced)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English balaunce, from Old French balance, from Late Latin *bilancia, from (accusative form of) Latin bilanx (“two-scaled”), from bi- + lanx (“plate, scale”). Displaced the word — Old English wǣġ akin to Modern English: wey from Proto-West Germanic *wāgu (“scales; weight”). Via French balance, from Latin bilanx. Inherited from Middle French balance, from Old French balance, from Vulgar Latin *bilancia, from Latin bilanx, from bi- (see Latin bis) and lanx. From Old Fr...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down balance into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare balance with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
balance	3	ba·lan·ce
bawling	2	bawl-ing
blammos	2	blam-mos
baffling	2	baffl-ing
blank	1	blank

🔗 Related Words

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bald, bale, Bali, balk, Ball, balm, baldy, baler.