element
/ˈelɪmənt/
Syllables el·e·ment
Stress EL-e-ment
Phonics Breakdown
el
/el/
short vowel
e
/ɪ/
short vowel
ment
/mənt/
schwa
Meaning
a basic or essential part of something; a chemical substance
Sound Reference
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el=/el/(elf) + e=/ɪ/(it) + ment=/mənt/(government)
Example
Trust is an important element of a good relationship.