pregnancy

/ˈprɛɡnənsi/

Syllables preg·nan·cy

Stress PREG-nan-cy

Phonics Breakdown

preg

/prɛɡ/

short e

nan

/nən/

schwa

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

the state of being pregnant

Sound Reference

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preg=/prɛɡ/(pregnant) + nan=/nə/(banana) + cy=/si/(city)

Example

She received regular medical care during her pregnancy.