ethics

/ˈeθɪks/

Syllables eth·ics

Stress ETH-ics

Phonics Breakdown

eth

/eθ/

voiceless th

ics

/ɪks/

x says ks

Meaning

moral principles that govern behavior

Sound Reference

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e=/e/(bed) + th=/θ/(think) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + x=/ks/(box)

Example

Business ethics are important for building trust.