filter

/ˈfɪltər/

Syllables fil·ter

Stress FIL-ter

Phonics Breakdown

fil

/fɪl/

short i

ter

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

a device or process that removes unwanted substances

Sound Reference

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fil=/fɪl/(fill) + ter=/tər/(water)

Example

This filter removes dust from the air.