eligible

/ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Syllables el·i·gi·ble

Stress EL-i-gi-ble

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɛ/

short e

li

/lɪ/

short i

gi

/dʒɪ/

soft g

ble

/bəl/

-le syllable

Meaning

having the right to do or obtain something; qualified

Sound Reference

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e=/ɛ/(bed) + li=/lɪ/(lip) + gi=/dʒɪ/(giant) + ble=/bəl/(table)

Example

She is eligible for the scholarship.