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
💡
li=/laɪ/(like) + on=/ən/(button)
Example
The lion is resting under the tree.