citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

Syllables cit·i·zen

Stress CIT-i-zen

Phonics Breakdown

cit

/sɪt/

soft c

i

/ɪ/

short i

zen

/zən/

schwa

Meaning

a legally recognized member of a country

Sound Reference

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cit=/sɪt/(sit) + i=/ɪ/(city) + zen=/zən/(dozen)

Example

She is a proud citizen of Canada.