faulty

/ˈfɔːlti/

Syllables fault·y

Stress FAULT-y

Phonics Breakdown

fault

/fɔːlt/

au/aw

y

/i/

short y

Meaning

not working properly; having defects

Sound Reference

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fault=/fɔːlt/(fault) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

The machine was returned because it was faulty.