glitter

/ˈɡlɪtər/

Syllables glit·ter

Stress GLIT-ter

Phonics Breakdown

gl

/ɡl/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short vowel

tt

/t/

double consonant

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

to shine with small bright flashes; a sparkling substance

Sound Reference

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gl=/ɡl/(glass) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + tt=/t/(butter) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The stars glitter in the night sky.