crystal

/ˈkrɪstəl/

Syllables crys·tal

Stress CRYS-tal

Phonics Breakdown

crys

/krɪs/

short i

tal

/təl/

schwa

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass with a regular structure

Sound Reference

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crys=/krɪs/ (crisp) + tal=/təl/ (total)

Example

The crystal shines in the sunlight.