balaua

Questions

What does balaua mean?

A type of (large) spirit house in the Philippines, used especially by the Itneg people.

Where does balaua come from?

From one of the Itneg languages.

How to pronounce balaua

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “balaua”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “balaua”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “balaua” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.