ethic

/ˈeθɪk/

Syllables e·thic

Stress E-thic

Phonics Breakdown

e

/e/

short e

th

/θ/

voiceless th

i

/ɪ/

short i

c

/k/

hard c

Meaning

a moral principle that guides behavior

Sound Reference

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e=/e/(bed) + th=/θ/(think) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + c=/k/(cat)

Example

Honesty is an important work ethic.