balance

/ˈbæl.əns/

Syllables bal·ance

Stress BAL-ance

Phonics Breakdown

bal

/bæl/

short a

ance

/əns/

weak schwa

Meaning

a state of equilibrium or stability; an amount left over

Sound Reference

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bal=/bæl/(balcony) + ance=/əns/(distance)

Example

She tries to keep a balance between work and life.