anecdote

/ˈænɪkdoʊt/

Syllables an·ec·dote

Stress AN-ec-dote

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æn/

short a

ec

/ɪk/

short i

dote

/doʊt/

long o

Meaning

a short and interesting or funny story about a real incident

Sound Reference

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an=/æn/(ant) + ec=/ɪk/(picnic) + dote=/doʊt/(note)

Example

He shared a funny anecdote about his first day at work.