erode

/ɪˈroʊd/

Syllables e·rode

Stress e-RODE

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

schwa

rode

/roʊd/

long o

Meaning

to gradually wear away or be destroyed

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/ (effect) + rode=/roʊd/ (road)

Example

Wind and rain can erode the rock over time.