physician

/fɪˈzɪʃən/

Syllables phy·si·cian

Stress phy-SI-cian

Phonics Breakdown

phy

/fɪ/

ph = /f/

si

/zɪ/

voiced cons.

cian

/ʃən/

soft c

Meaning

a medical doctor

Sound Reference

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phy=/fɪ/(physics) + si=/zɪ/(music) + cian=/ʃən/(musician)

Example

The physician examined the patient carefully.