ally

/ˈælaɪ/

Syllables al·ly

Stress AL-ly

Phonics Breakdown

al

/æl/

short a

ly

/aɪ/

y long i

Meaning

a person or group that cooperates with another for a common purpose

Sound Reference

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a=/æ/(cat) + ly=/aɪ/(my)

Example

France was an important ally during the war.