how to pronounce balsamic

/ˌbɔːlˈsæmɪk/

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balsamic is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of balsamic in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… add some zip with balsamic vinegar or …”

meanings of balsamic

adjective:

Having the health-giving properties of balsam; soothing, restorative.
Producing balsam.
Having the pleasant odour of balsam; balmy, fragrant.

noun:

A balsamic vinegar.

balsamic frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word balsamic occurs in english on average 4.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.