builder

/ˈbɪldər/

Syllables build·er

Stress BUILD-er

Phonics Breakdown

build

/bɪld/

short u

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a person whose job is to build houses or other structures

Sound Reference

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build=/bɪld/(build) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The builder finished the house last month.