pocketknife

/ˈpɑkɪt naɪf/

Syllables pock·et·knife

Stress POCK-et-knife

Phonics Breakdown

pock

/pɑk/

short o

et

/ɪt/

schwa

knife

/naɪf/

silent letter

Meaning

a small folding knife that can be carried in a pocket

Sound Reference

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pock=/pɑk/(pocket) + knife=/naɪf/(knife)

Example

He always carries a pocketknife when camping.