local

/ˈloʊkəl/

Syllables lo·cal

Stress LO-cal

Phonics Breakdown

lo

/loʊ/

long o

cal

/kəl/

hard c

Meaning

relating to a particular area or place

Sound Reference

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lo=/loʊ/(go) + cal=/kəl/(medical)

Example

We support local businesses.