etiquette

/ˈɛtɪkɛt/

Syllables e·ti·quette

Stress E-ti-quette

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɛ/

short e

ti

/tɪ/

short i

quette

/kɛt/

qu blending

Meaning

the formal rules of polite behavior in society or a group

Sound Reference

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e=/ɛ/(bed) + ti=/tɪ/(ticket) + quette=/kɛt/(ket in kettle)

Example

Good etiquette is important in formal meetings.