eager

/ˈiːɡər/

Syllables ea·ger

Stress EA-ger

Phonics Breakdown

ea

/iː/

long e

g

/ɡ/

hard g

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

very interested or excited to do something

Sound Reference

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ea=/iː/(eat) + g=/ɡ/(go) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

She is eager to learn English.