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balky

How many syllables in balky?

  2 syllables

Divide balky into syllables:   balk-y
Stressed syllable in balky:   balk-y
How to pronounce balky:   baw-kee
How to say balky:

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What rhymes with balky

2 syllables
  • chalky
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  • stalky
  • talky
  • gawky
  • pawky
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3 syllables
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