elastic

/ɪˈlæstɪk/

Syllables e·las·tic

Stress e-LAS-tic

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short i

las

/læs/

short a

tic

/tɪk/

short i

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(it) + las=/læs/(last) + tic=/tɪk/(ticket)

Example

This fabric is elastic and very comfortable.