babylon

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: Bab-y-lon (3)

English Definition

An ancient city of Mesopotamia, famous for its luxury and its hanging gardens.

Example Sentence

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the ancient wonders of the world.

US IPA /ˈbæbələn/
UK IPA /ˈbæbɪlən/