motor

/ˈmoʊtər/

Syllables mo·tor

Stress MO-tor

Phonics Breakdown

mo

/moʊ/

long o

tor

/tər/

weak schwa

Meaning

a machine that supplies mechanical power

Sound Reference

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mo=/moʊ/(go) + tor=/tər/(actor)

Example

The motor is running smoothly.