eminent

/ˈɛmɪnənt/

Syllables em·i·nent

Stress EM-i-nent

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɛ/

short e

mi

/mɪ/

short i

nent

/nənt/

schwa

Meaning

famous and respected within a particular profession or area

Sound Reference

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em=/ɛm/(emphasis) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + nent=/nənt/(different)

Example

She is an eminent scientist in the field of genetics.