helmet

/ˈhɛlmɪt/

Syllables hel·met

Stress HEL-met

Phonics Breakdown

hel

/hɛl/

short e

met

/mɪt/

short i

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat

Sound Reference

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hel=/hɛl/(help) + met=/mɪt/(it)

Example

Always wear a helmet when riding a bike.