Pronunciation of 'バランス'
The word 'バランス' (baransu) originates from Japanese, which itself borrowed it from the English word 'balance'. It refers to equilibrium or stability in various contexts. Pronounced as 'bah-RAHN-soo' in Japanese.
Word Origin
Japanese (borrowed from English 'balance')
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The Japanese adaptation of the English word 'balance', used to describe equilibrium or stability.
Pronounced as 'bah-RAHN-soo', with stress on the second syllable. 'Ba' as in 'bah', 'ran' as in 'RAHN', and 'su' as in 'soo'.
日本語
安定や均衡を指す言葉。英語の 'balance' から借用された外来語。
「バランス」は「ば（ba）」「ら（ra）」「ん（n）」「す（su）」と発音します。「ば」は軽く、「ら」は舌を軽く巻いて、「ん」は鼻音、「す」ははっきり発音します。