exquisite

/ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

Syllables ex·quis·ite

Stress ex-QUIS-ite

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short i

quis

/skwɪz/

qu sound

ite

/ɪt/

short i

Meaning

extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + quis=/skwɪz/(quiz) + ite=/ɪt/(sit)

Example

The museum displays an exquisite piece of ancient jewelry.