lobby

/ˈlɑbi/
Syllables lob·by
Stress LOB-by

Phonics Breakdown

lob
/lɑb/
short o
by
/bi/
y vowel i

Meaning

a large entrance hall; to try to influence

Sound Reference

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lo=/lɑ/(lot) + bby=/bi/(baby)

Example

We waited for her in the hotel lobby.