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ballads

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "ballads" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ballads

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

ballads is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ballads is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofballads

1noun
  • A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

    Example: "The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander."

  • A slow romantic song.

    Example: "On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers."

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