Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

balances

/bˈælənsəz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.62 in modern English

Syllables: bal-ances
IPA: /bˈælənsəz/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of balance

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of balance

name

The constellation and zodiacal sign Libra.

Example Sentences

"‘Lead me to the Sign of the Balances.’"

Etymology

Calque of Latin Libra.

Inflected Forms

the Balances (canonical)

Questions

How do you pronounce balances?: The recorded pronunciation is /bˈælənsəz/.
What does balances mean?: plural of balance
Where does balances come from?: Calque of Latin Libra.

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