boiler

/ˈbɔɪlər/

Syllables boil·er

Stress BOIL-er

Phonics Breakdown

boil

/bɔɪl/

oi diphthong

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a device that heats water or produces steam

Sound Reference

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boil=/bɔɪl/(boil) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The boiler provides hot water for the whole house.