aptitude

/ˈæptɪtuːd/
Syllables ap·ti·tude
Stress AP-ti-tude

Phonics Breakdown

ap
/æp/
short a
ti
/tɪ/
short i
tude
/tuːd/
long u_e

Meaning

a natural ability or talent for learning or doing something

Sound Reference

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ap=/æp/(apple) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + tude=/tuːd/(attitude)

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning languages.