above

/əˈbʌv/

Syllables a·bove

Stress a-BOVE

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

bove

/bʌv/

silent letter

Meaning

in or to a higher position than; over

Sound Reference

💡

a=/ə/(about) + bove=/bʌv/(love)

Example

The picture hangs above the sofa.