garlic

/ˈɡɑːrlɪk/

Syllables gar·lic

Stress GAR-lic

Phonics Breakdown

gar

/ɡɑːr/

long ar

lic

/lɪk/

short i

Meaning

a strong-smelling plant bulb used as food and seasoning

Sound Reference

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gar=/ɡɑːr/(car) + lic=/lɪk/(lick)

Example

She added garlic to the soup for more flavor.