development
/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Syllables de·vel·op·ment
Stress de-VEL-op-ment
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
vel
/vɛl/
short e
op
/əp/
schwa
ment
/mənt/
schwa
Meaning
the process of growth, progress, or improvement
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(dish) + vel=/vɛl/(velvet) + op=/əp/(a in about + p) + ment=/mənt/(moment)
Example
Economic development is important for the country.