irrigate

/ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/

Syllables ir·ri·gate

Stress IR-ri-gate

Phonics Breakdown

ir

/ɪr/

rhotic ir

ri

/rɪ/

weak schwa

gate

/ɡeɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to supply land or crops with water

Sound Reference

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ir=/ɪr/(irony) + ri=/rɪ/(river) + gate=/ɡeɪt/(gate)

Example

Farmers irrigate the fields during the dry season.