problematic

/ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/

Syllables prob·lem·at·ic

Stress prob-lem-AT-ic

Phonics Breakdown

prob

/prɒb/

short o

lem

/ləm/

schwa

at

/æt/

short a

ic

/ɪk/

weak schwa

Meaning

causing problems or difficulties

Sound Reference

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prob=/prɒb/(problem) + lem=/ləm/(problem) + at=/æt/(cat) + ic=/ɪk/(basic)

Example

The plan is problematic and needs revision.