havoc

/ˈhævək/

Syllables ha·voc

Stress HA-voc

Phonics Breakdown

ha

/hæ/

short a

voc

/vək/

schwa

Meaning

widespread destruction or chaos

Sound Reference

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ha=/hæ/(have) + voc=/vək/(vocal second syllable)

Example

The storm caused havoc across the city.