balk
BAWK
bawk
/ˈbɔk/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “balk” is spelled “bawk”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | aw | k |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /ɔ/ | /k/ |
English writes “balk” with
4 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“bawk” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “balk”
talkwalkhawksidewalkwarlockboardwalksquawkstalkairlockbabcock
“balk” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “balk”?
“balk” is pronounced BAWK — IPA /ˈbɔk/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “bawk”.
How many syllables are in “balk”?
“balk” has 1 syllable: BAWK (the capitalized syllable is stressed).