gracious

/ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Syllables gra·cious

Stress GRA-cious

Phonics Breakdown

gra

/ɡreɪ/

long a_e

cious

/ʃəs/

soft c+schwa

Meaning

kind, polite, and generous; showing grace

Sound Reference

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gra=/ɡreɪ/(gray) + cious=/ʃəs/(delicious)

Example

She was gracious to everyone at the meeting.