feverish

/ˈfiːvərɪʃ/

Syllables fe·ver·ish

Stress FE-ver-ish

Phonics Breakdown

fe

/fiː/

open long

ver

/vər/

er schwa

ish

/ɪʃ/

short i

Meaning

having or showing a fever; overly excited or agitated

Sound Reference

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fe=/fiː/(fee) + ver=/vər/(over) + ish=/ɪʃ/(fish)

Example

She felt feverish and decided to stay home.