carbon

/ˈkɑːrbən/

Syllables car·bon

Stress CAR-bon

Phonics Breakdown

car

/kɑːr/

rhotic ar

bon

/bən/

schwa

Meaning

a chemical element that forms the basis of all known life

Sound Reference

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car=/kɑːr/(car) + bon=/bən/(button)

Example

Carbon is essential for all living organisms.