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"ballads" has 2 syllables: ball-ads. It rhymes with salads, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.”
“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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"Ballads" has 2 syllables: ball · ads.
Ballads: A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
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