horizon

/həˈraɪzən/

Syllables ho·ri·zon

Stress ho-RI-zon

Phonics Breakdown

ho

/hə/

schwa

ri

/raɪ/

long i (i-e)

zon

/zən/

schwa

Meaning

the line where the earth and sky appear to meet; the limit of view or knowledge

Sound Reference

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ho=/hə/ (ahead) + ri=/raɪ/ (ride) + zon=/zən/ (dozen)

Example

The sun slowly disappeared below the horizon.