lioness

/ˈlaɪ.ə.nes/

Syllables li·on·ess

Stress LI-on-ess

Phonics Breakdown

li

/laɪ/

long i (i_e)

o

/ə/

schwa

ness

/nes/

short e

Meaning

a female lion

Sound Reference

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li=/laɪ/(lion) + o=/ə/(lemon) + ness=/nes/(chess)

Example

The lioness protects her cubs.