frantic

/ˈfræntɪk/

Syllables fran·tic

Stress FRAN-tic

Phonics Breakdown

fr

/fr/

consonant blend

an

/æn/

short a

tic

/tɪk/

short i

Meaning

very anxious, hurried, or out of control

Sound Reference

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fr=/fr/(from) + an=/æn/(ant) + tic=/tɪk/(ticket)

Example

She made a frantic call for help.