officer

/ˈɑːfɪsər/

Syllables off·i·cer

Stress OFF-i-cer

Phonics Breakdown

off

/ɑːf/

short o

i

/ɪ/

short i

cer

/sər/

soft c

Meaning

a person holding a position of authority, especially in the police or military

Sound Reference

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off=/ɑːf/(off) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + cer=/sər/(teacher)

Example

The officer asked for my ID.