broaden

/ˈbrɔːdən/

Syllables broad·en

Stress BROAD-en

Phonics Breakdown

broad

/brɔːd/

long o

en

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

to make or become wider in scope or range

Sound Reference

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broad=/brɔːd/(broad) + en=/ən/(open)

Example

Travel can broaden your understanding of the world.