lion

/ˈlaɪ.ən/
Syllables li·on
Stress LI-on

Phonics Breakdown

li
/laɪ/
long i (i_e)
on
/ən/
schwa

Meaning

a large wild cat with a mane, known as the king of animals

Sound Reference

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li=/laɪ/(like) + on=/ən/(button)

Example

The lion is resting under the tree.