elbow
/ˈelboʊ/
Syllables el·bow
Stress EL-bow
Phonics Breakdown
el
/el/
short e
bow
/boʊ/
ow diphth
Meaning
the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm
Sound Reference
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el=/el/(elephant) + bow=/boʊ/(bow)
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing basketball.