confucian

/kənˈfjuːʃən/

Syllables con·fu·cian

Stress con-FU-cian

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

fu

/fjuː/

long u_e

cian

/ʃən/

soft c

Meaning

relating to Confucius or his teachings

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(control) + fu=/fjuː/(few) + cian=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Confucian values emphasize respect and harmony.