building

/ˈbɪldɪŋ/

Syllables build·ing

Stress BUILD-ing

Phonics Breakdown

build

/bɪld/

short i

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

a structure with walls and a roof

Sound Reference

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build=/bɪld/(build) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The building is very tall.