erosive

/ɪˈroʊsɪv/

Syllables e·ro·sive

Stress e-RO-sive

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short vowel

ro

/roʊ/

long o

sive

/sɪv/

short i

Meaning

causing erosion; gradually wearing away or damaging

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(effect) + ro=/roʊ/(road) + sive=/sɪv/(passive)

Example

Acid rain has an erosive effect on stone buildings.