crucial

/ˈkruːʃəl/

Syllables cru·cial

Stress CRU-cial

Phonics Breakdown

cru

/kruː/

long u_e

cial

/ʃəl/

sion ending

Meaning

extremely important; decisive

Sound Reference

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cru=/kruː/(crew) + cial=/ʃəl/(special)

Example

Good communication is crucial to success.