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Cómo se dice y pronuncia « Balenciaga/5-syl/ » en English — Balenciaga
/bəˌlɛn.siˈɑː.ɡə/
Nombrado por su fundador Cristóbal Balenciaga, diseñador de moda vasco-español. Fund. 1919.
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BA
·LEN·
CI
A
GA
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Common mistakes 1 variants
ba - LEN
- ci - a - ga
bəˌlɛn.siˈɑː.ɡə — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Balenciaga?
Balenciaga is pronounced /bəˌlɛn.siˈɑː.ɡə/ — "ba-LEN-ci-a-ga" with primary stress on the second syllable.
How many syllables are in Balenciaga?
Balenciaga has 5 syllables: ba-LEN-ci-a-ga. Stress falls on the second syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Balenciaga?
The second syllable — "LEN" — carries primary stress: /bəˌlɛn.siˈɑː.ɡə/.
Where does the word Balenciaga come from?
Balenciaga is a Spanish loanword — Named after founder Cristóbal Balenciaga, a Basque-Spanish fashion designer. Est. 1919..
Is Balenciaga pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Balenciaga is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Balenciaga?
Break the word into 5 syllables and exaggerate each: BA—LEN—CI—A—GA. Stress the second syllable loudly.