Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce balky?
The recorded pronunciation is /bˈɔki/.
What does balky mean?
Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
Where does balky come from?
From balk + -y.

How to pronounce balky

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