delicate
/ˈdelɪkət/
Syllables del·i·cate
Stress DEL-i-cate
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɛ/
short e
li
/lɪ/
short i
cate
/kət/
schwa
Meaning
easily damaged; requiring careful handling
Sound Reference
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de=/dɛ/(desk) + li=/lɪ/(lip) + cate=/kət/(educate)
Example
The vase is delicate, so please handle it carefully.