detergent

/dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

Syllables de·ter·gent

Stress de-TER-gent

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

ter

/tɜːr/

r控元音

gent

/dʒənt/

soft g

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially clothes or dishes

Sound Reference

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di=/dɪ/(dish) + ter=/tɜːr/(term) + gent=/dʒənt/(gentle)

Example

This detergent can remove tough stains easily.