cautious

/ˈkɔːʃəs/

Syllables cau·tious

Stress CAU-tious

Phonics Breakdown

cau

/kɔː/

long au

tious

/ʃəs/

-tion sound

Meaning

careful to avoid danger or risk

Sound Reference

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cau=/kɔː/(cause) + tious=/ʃəs/(delicious)

Example

She is cautious when crossing the street.