appetite

/ˈæpɪtaɪt/

Syllables ap·pe·tite

Stress AP-pe-tite

Phonics Breakdown

ap

/æp/

short a

pe

/ɪ/

schwa

tite

/taɪt/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

a natural desire for food or for something

Sound Reference

💡

ap=/æp/(apple) + pe=/ɪ/(pretty) + tite=/taɪt/(bite)

Example

Exercise can increase your appetite.