aids

/eɪdz/
Syllables aids
Stress AIDS

Phonics Breakdown

ai
/eɪ/
vowel combo
d
/d/
voiceless th
s
/z/
plural voicing

Meaning

helps or supports; plural of aid

Sound Reference

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ai=/eɪ/(rain) + d=/d/(dog) + s=/z/(pens)

Example

The government provides financial aids to students.