polite

/pəˈlaɪt/

Syllables po·lite

Stress po-LITE

Phonics Breakdown

po

/pə/

schwa

lite

/laɪt/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

showing good manners and respect

Sound Reference

💡

po=/pə/(about) + lite=/laɪt/(light)

Example

She is always polite to her teachers.