christmas

/ˈkrɪsməs/

Syllables christ·mas

Stress CHRIST-mas

Phonics Breakdown

christ

/krɪs/

silent letter

mas

/məs/

schwa

Meaning

Christmas, a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

Sound Reference

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chris=/krɪs/(Chris) + mas=/məs/(Thomas)

Example

We decorate the house for Christmas every year.