investment

/ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
Syllables in·vest·ment
Stress in-VEST-ment

Phonics Breakdown

in
/ɪn/
short i
vest
/vɛst/
short e
ment
/mənt/
schwa

Meaning

the act of putting money, time, or effort into something to gain profit or benefit

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + vest=/vɛst/(vest) + ment=/mənt/(payment)

Example

This investment will help the company grow.