pardon

/ˈpɑrdən/

Syllables par·don

Stress PAR-don

Phonics Breakdown

par

/pɑr/

ar sound

don

/dən/

schwa

Meaning

to forgive or excuse someone for a mistake or offense

Sound Reference

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par=/pɑr/(park) + don=/dən/(garden)

Example

Please pardon me for being late.