confinement

/kənˈfaɪnmənt/

Syllables con·fine·ment

Stress con-FINE-ment

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

fine

/faɪn/

long i (i_e)

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

the state of being restricted or kept within limits

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(control) + fine=/faɪn/(fine) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

Many people experienced confinement during the lockdown.