litter

/ˈlɪtər/

Syllables lit·ter

Stress LIT-ter

Phonics Breakdown

lit

/lɪt/

short i

ter

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

trash left in public places; to drop trash carelessly

Sound Reference

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lit=/lɪt/(sit) + ter=/ər/(teacher)

Example

Please do not litter in the park.