How Do You Spell BALLANCE?

Pronunciation: [bˈaləns] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "ballance" is often confused with its correct spelling, "balance." The word "balance" is pronounced as /ˈbæləns/ and it refers to an even distribution of weight, a state of equilibrium, or equality between two things. The incorrect spelling "ballance" adds an additional "l" in the word, which changes the pronunciation to /ˈbæləns/, and alters the meaning to signify something completely different. Therefore, it is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation of the word to avoid confusion.

Etymology of BALLANCE

The word "ballance" is a variant spelling of the word "balance". The etymology of "balance" can be traced back to the Latin word "bilanx", which means "two-pans" or "scale". It is derived from the words "bi-" meaning "two" and "lanx" meaning "dish" or "scale pan".

Through Old French, the word "balance" made its way into Middle English as "ba(l)aunce", with variations in spelling over time. Eventually, the spelling evolved to "balance" in Modern English. The variant spelling "ballance" was also used historically but is less common today.

Similar spelling words for BALLANCE

• balancing,
• balanchine,
• bellanger,
• bawling,
• ballenger,
• balinese,
• balanced,
• Ballengee,
• Balling,
• balanus,
• ballinger,
• balancer,
• balance.