how to pronounce balaclava
/ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/
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balaclava is pronounced in four syllables
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An example use of balaclava in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… you wear a visor you wear balaclava you …”
meanings of balaclava
noun:
- A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.
- A ski mask with holes for the eyes and, sometimes, the nose and mouth, which may be rolled up and worn like a toque or pulled over the face for greater protection.
name:
- A town in St. Elizabeth parish, Jamaica.
balaclava frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word balaclava occurs in english on average 0.7 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.
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