angel

/ˈæn.dʒəl/

Syllables an·gel

Stress AN-gel

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æn/

short a

gel

/dʒəl/

soft g

Meaning

a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God

Sound Reference

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an=/æn/(ant) + gel=/dʒəl/(gentle)

Example

She believes her grandmother is her guardian angel.