electricity
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
Syllables e·lec·tri·ci·ty
Stress e-lec-TRI-ci-ty
Phonics Breakdown
e
/ɪ/
short vowel
lect
/lɛkt/
short e
ri
/trɪ/
consonant blend
ci
/sɪ/
soft c
ty
/ti/
ty ending
Meaning
a form of energy that powers machines and devices
Sound Reference
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e=/ɪ/(enough) + lect=/lɛkt/(lecture) + tri=/trɪ/(trip) + ci=/sɪ/(city) + ty=/ti/(party)
Example
Electricity is essential for modern life.