meditate

/ˈmɛdɪteɪt/

Syllables med·i·tate

Stress MED-i-tate

Phonics Breakdown

med

/mɛd/

short e

i

/ɪ/

short i

tate

/teɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to focus the mind calmly, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes

Sound Reference

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med=/mɛd/(medical) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + tate=/teɪt/(late)

Example

She meditates every morning to reduce stress.