examine

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

Syllables ex·am·ine

Stress ex-AM-ine

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪɡz/

x sound

am

/æm/

short a

ine

/ɪn/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

to look at something carefully in order to understand or check it

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪɡz/(exit) + am=/æm/(am) + ine=/ɪn/(finish)

Example

The doctor will examine the patient carefully.