magnetic

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Syllables mag·net·ic

Stress mag-NET-ic

Phonics Breakdown

mag

/mæɡ/

short a

net

/nɛt/

short e

ic

/ɪk/

short i

Meaning

having the power of magnetism; able to attract iron or steel

Sound Reference

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mag=/mæɡ/(magnet) + net=/nɛt/(net) + ic=/ɪk/(basic)

Example

The door is held closed by a magnetic lock.