innovate

/ˈɪnəveɪt/

Syllables in·no·vate

Stress IN-no-vate

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

no

/nə/

schwa

vate

/veɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to introduce new ideas, methods, or products

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + no=/nə/(canoe弱读) + vate=/veɪt/(late)

Example

Companies must innovate to stay competitive.