emblem

/ˈɛmbləm/
Syllables em·blem
Stress EM-blem

Phonics Breakdown

em
/ɛm/
short e
bl
/bl/
consonant blend
em
/əm/
schwa

Meaning

a symbol or design that represents an idea, group, or quality

Sound Reference

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em=/ɛm/(empty) + bl=/bl/(black) + em=/əm/(problem)

Example

The dove is an emblem of peace.