briefcase

/ˈbriːf.keɪs/

Syllables brief·case

Stress BRIEF-case

Phonics Breakdown

brief

/briːf/

long e

case

/keɪs/

long a_e

Meaning

a flat, rectangular bag used for carrying documents

Sound Reference

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brief=/briːf/(brief) + case=/keɪs/(case)

Example

He carries his laptop in a black briefcase.