decorate

/ˈdekəreɪt/
Syllables dec·o·rate
Stress DEC-o-rate

Phonics Breakdown

de
/de/
short e
co
/kə/
schwa
rate
/reɪt/
long a_e

Meaning

to make something look more attractive by adding things

Sound Reference

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de=/de/(desk) + co=/kə/(company) + rate=/reɪt/(rate)

Example

They plan to decorate the room for the party.