balcony

/ˈbælkəni/

Syllables bal·co·ny

Stress BAL-co-ny

Phonics Breakdown

bal

/bæl/

short a

co

/kə/

schwa

ny

/ni/

y vowel i

Meaning

a platform projecting from a wall of a building, enclosed by a railing

Sound Reference

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bal=/bæl/(balance) + co=/kə/(control) + ny=/ni/(knee)

Example

She stood on the balcony and enjoyed the fresh air.