eclipse

/ɪˈklɪps/

Syllables e·clipse

Stress e-CLIPSE

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short vowel

clip

/klɪp/

short i

se

/s/

silent letter

Meaning

the blocking of light from the sun or moon; to surpass or overshadow

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(effect) + clip=/klɪp/(clip) + s=/s/(bus)

Example

We watched the solar eclipse through special glasses.