dedicate
/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/
Syllables ded·i·cate
Stress DED-i-cate
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɛ/
short e
di
/dɪ/
short i
cate
/keɪt/
long a_e
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose
Sound Reference
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de=/dɛ/(deck) + di=/dɪ/(did) + cate=/keɪt/(cake)
Example
She decided to dedicate her life to helping others.