painter

/ˈpeɪntər/

Syllables pain·ter

Stress PAIN-ter

Phonics Breakdown

pain

/peɪn/

long ai

ter

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings

Sound Reference

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pain=/peɪn/(pain) + ter=/tər/(teacher)

Example

The painter is working on a new portrait.