literacy

/ˈlɪtərəsi/

Syllables lit·er·a·cy

Stress LIT-er-a-cy

Phonics Breakdown

lit

/lɪt/

short i

er

/ər/

er schwa

a

/ə/

schwa

cy

/si/

y vowel i

Meaning

the ability to read and write

Sound Reference

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lit=/lɪt/ (little) + er=/ər/ (teacher) + a=/ə/ (about) + cy=/si/ (city)

Example

Literacy is essential for education and work.