How Do You Spell BALICE?

Pronunciation: [bˈalɪs] (IPA)

The word "balice" is often misspelled as "ballis" due to its unusual pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /bəˈliːs/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" in "balice" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound, while the "i" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound. The "c" is silent, making the final syllable sound like "lees." Despite its tricky spelling, "balice" is a legitimate word that means "a small leather bag."