dolphin

/ˈdɑːlfɪn/

Syllables dol·phin

Stress DOL-phin

Phonics Breakdown

dol

/dɑːl/

short o

ph

/f/

ph = /f/

in

/ɪn/

short i

Meaning

a highly intelligent marine mammal that lives in the ocean

Sound Reference

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dol=/dɑːl/(dollar) + ph=/f/(phone) + in=/ɪn/(in)

Example

The dolphin swam quickly beside the boat.