dryer

/ˈdraɪər/

Syllables dry·er

Stress DRY-er

Phonics Breakdown

dry

/draɪ/

y vowel ai

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a machine that dries clothes, hair, or other items

Sound Reference

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dry=/draɪ/(dry, try) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

I put the clothes in the dryer after washing them.