principle

/ˈprɪnsəpəl/

Syllables prin·ci·ple

Stress PRIN-ci-ple

Phonics Breakdown

prin

/prɪn/

short i

ci

/sɪ/

soft c

ple

/pəl/

schwa

Meaning

a fundamental truth, rule, or belief that guides actions

Sound Reference

💡

prin=/prɪn/(print) + ci=/sɪ/(city) + ple=/pəl/(people)

Example

Honesty is an important principle in life.