precious

/ˈprɛʃəs/

Syllables pre·cious

Stress PRE-cious

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

cious

/ʃəs/

soft c

Meaning

valuable; cherished; of great importance

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɛ/(press) + cious=/ʃəs/(gracious)

Example

Time is precious, so don’t waste it.