How to pronounce balaclava
American English pronunciation
bal-uh-KLAH-vuh
- IPA
- /ˌbæləˈklɑvə/
- Syllables
- bal · uh · KLAH · vuh (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What balaclava means
A knitted hood that covers the head, neck and most of the face
In a sentence: Before sledding, Mia pulled on a warm balaclava so only her eyes and nose showed.
Where it comes from: It is named after Balaklava, a town on the Black Sea coast.
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