lottery

/ˈlɑtəri/

Syllables lot·ter·y

Stress LOT-ter-y

Phonics Breakdown

lot

/lɑt/

short o

ter

/tər/

er schwa

y

/i/

long y

Meaning

a system of choosing winners by chance, usually with prizes of money

Sound Reference

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lot=/lɑt/(lot) + ter=/tər/(water) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

She bought a lottery ticket yesterday.