word
Balustrade
bal-us-TRAYD
/ˌbæləˈstreɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
balustrade
Dictionary meaning
A railing supported by a row of balusters; a parapet.
History and origin
Italian: balaustra = pomegranate flower
Common mispronunciations
BAL-us-trayd (wrong stress)
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