heroine

/ˈher.oʊ.ɪn/

Syllables he·ro·ine

Stress HE-ro-ine

Phonics Breakdown

he

/her/

er sound

ro

/roʊ/

long o

ine

/ɪn/

schwa

Meaning

a woman admired for courage or noble qualities; a female main character

Sound Reference

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he=/her/(her) + ro=/roʊ/(hero) + ine=/ɪn/(in)

Example

The heroine saved the village with her bravery.