appliance

/əˈplaɪəns/

Syllables a·pli·ance

Stress a-PLI-ance

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

ppli

/plaɪ/

long i (i_e)

ance

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

a device or machine designed for a specific household function

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + pli=/plaɪ/(ply) + ance=/əns/(balance)

Example

This kitchen appliance uses very little electricity.