feminine

/ˈfɛmɪnɪn/

Syllables fem·i·nine

Stress FEM-i-nine

Phonics Breakdown

fe

/fɛ/

short e

mi

/mɪ/

short i

nine

/nɪn/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women

Sound Reference

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fe=/fɛ/ (ferry) + mi=/mɪ/ (milk) + nine=/nɪn/ (dinner)

Example

She prefers a more feminine style of clothing.