alloy

/ˈælɔɪ/

Syllables al·loy

Stress AL-loy

Phonics Breakdown

all

/æl/

short a

oy

/ɔɪ/

oy diphth

Meaning

a mixture of metals or a metal combined with other elements

Sound Reference

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all=/æl/(alligator) + oy=/ɔɪ/(boy)

Example

Steel is an alloy made from iron and carbon.