discipline

/ˈdɪsəplɪn/

Syllables dis·ci·pline

Stress DIS-ci-pline

Phonics Breakdown

dis

/dɪs/

short i

ci

/sə/

soft c+schwa

plin

/plɪn/

short i

e

/∅/

silent letter

Meaning

training that corrects, molds, or strengthens behavior; self-control

Sound Reference

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dis=/dɪs/(this) + ci=/sə/(special) + plin=/plɪn/(splint)

Example

Discipline is important for achieving long-term goals.