pirate

/ˈpaɪrət/

Syllables pi·rate

Stress PI-rate

Phonics Breakdown

pi

/paɪ/

long i (i_e)

rate

/rət/

schwa

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea

Sound Reference

💡

pi=/paɪ/(pie) + rate=/rət/(carrot)

Example

The pirate sailed across the ocean.