essence

/ˈesəns/

Syllables es·sence

Stress ES-sence

Phonics Breakdown

e

/e/

short e

ss

/s/

voiceless c

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

the basic nature or most important quality of something

Sound Reference

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e=/e/(bed) + ss=/s/(kiss) + ence=/əns/(science)

Example

Honesty is the essence of good character.