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.