beware

/bɪˈwɛr/
Syllables be·ware
Stress be-WARE

Phonics Breakdown

be
/bɪ/
short i
ware
/wɛr/
er sound

Meaning

to be careful or cautious

Sound Reference

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be=/bɪ/(bit) + ware=/wɛr/(wear)

Example

Beware of the dog.