bias

/ˈbaɪəs/

Syllables bi·as

Stress BI-as

Phonics Breakdown

bi

/baɪ/

long i (i-e)

as

/əs/

schwa

Meaning

a tendency or preference that prevents objective judgment

Sound Reference

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bi=/baɪ/(bike) + as=/əs/(about)

Example

The judge must avoid any bias when making a decision.