businesslike

/ˈbɪznəslʌɪk/

Syllables busi·ness·like

Stress BIZ-ness-like

Phonics Breakdown

busi

/ˈbɪzɪ/

short i

ness

/nəs/

schwa

like

/laɪk/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

serious, practical, and efficient, especially in work or dealings

Sound Reference

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biz=/bɪz/(business) + ness=/nəs/(kindness) + like=/laɪk/(like)

Example

She gave a businesslike response to the proposal.