deficit

/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

Syllables de·fi·cit

Stress DE-fi-cit

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɛ/

short e

fi

/fɪ/

short i

cit

/sɪt/

soft c

Meaning

a shortage or lack, especially of money

Sound Reference

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de=/dɛ/(desk) + fi=/fɪ/(fish) + cit=/sɪt/(sit)

Example

The country is facing a large budget deficit.