alliance

/əˈlaɪəns/

Syllables al·li·ance

Stress al-LI-ance

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

lli

/laɪ/

long i (i_e)

ance

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

a union or partnership formed for mutual benefit

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + li=/laɪ/(line) + ance=/əns/(science)

Example

The two countries formed an alliance to protect their borders.