before

/bɪˈfɔːr/

Syllables be·fore

Stress be-FORE

Phonics Breakdown

be

/bɪ/

short i

fore

/fɔːr/

long or

Meaning

earlier than; in front of; prior to

Sound Reference

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be=/bɪ/(big) + fore=/fɔːr/(for)

Example

Please finish your homework before dinner.