challenging

/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
Syllables chal·len·ging
Stress CHAL-len-ging

Phonics Breakdown

chal
/tʃæl/
ch sound
len
/lɪn/
short i
ging
/dʒɪŋ/
soft g

Meaning

difficult in an interesting or testing way

Sound Reference

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chal=/tʃæl/(challenge) + len=/lɪn/(linen) + ging=/dʒɪŋ/(singing)

Example

This project is challenging but rewarding.