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How do you pronounce balked?
The recorded pronunciation is /bˈɔkt/.
What does balked mean?
simple past and past participle of balk

How to pronounce balked

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