license

/ˈlaɪsɛns/

Syllables li·cense

Stress LI-cense

Phonics Breakdown

li

/laɪ/

open long

cense

/sɛns/

soft c

Meaning

official permission to do or own something

Sound Reference

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li=/laɪ/(like) + cense=/sɛns/(sense)

Example

You need a license to drive a car.