commonplace

/ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/

Syllables com·mon·place

Stress COM-mon-place

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kɒm/

short o

mon

/mən/

schwa

place

/pleɪs/

long a_e

Meaning

ordinary and not interesting because it is very common

Sound Reference

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com=/kɒm/(comment) + mon=/mən/(lemon) + place=/pleɪs/(place)

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in everyday life.