English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Balm Pronunciation
Balm is pronounced BAHM, IPA /ˈbɑlm/.
BAHM
US /ˈbɑlm/ · UK /ˈbɑːm/
Syllables: BAHM (1 syllable)
noun: A soothing ointment, or anything that eases pain or worry.
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Balm in a Sentence
- She rubbed balm into the cracked skin on her hands.
- An hour in the garden was balm after that meeting.
- Lemon balm spreads faster than mint.
Common Mispronunciations of Balm
Not BAWLM
The l went quiet centuries ago and left a long open vowel where it used to be, so only three of the four letters are heard.
Not BAM
Stretch that vowel right out to the length father has it. Clipping it short turns the word into a comic-book noise.
Tip: Balmy, the adjective, keeps the same silence: BAH-mee, with no l anywhere in it.
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