athletic

/æθˈlɛtɪk/

Syllables ath·let·ic

Stress ath-LET-ic

Phonics Breakdown

ath

/æθ/

voiceless th

let

/lɛt/

short e

ic

/ɪk/

short i

Meaning

physically strong, fit, and good at sports

Sound Reference

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ath=/æθ/(math) + let=/lɛt/(let) + ic=/ɪk/(music)

Example

She is very athletic and plays several sports.