heroic

/hɪˈroʊɪk/

Syllables he·ro·ic

Stress he-RO-ic

Phonics Breakdown

he

/hɪ/

short i

ro

/roʊ/

long o

ic

/ɪk/

schwa

Meaning

very brave; showing great courage

Sound Reference

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he=/hɪ/(him) + ro=/roʊ/(row) + ic=/ɪk/(music)

Example

The firefighter made a heroic rescue.