moment

/ˈmoʊmənt/

Syllables mo·ment

Stress MO-ment

Phonics Breakdown

mo

/moʊ/

long o

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

a very short period of time; an important point in time

Sound Reference

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mo=/moʊ/(most) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

Please wait a moment.