radiator

/ˈreɪdiˌeɪtər/

Syllables ra·di·a·tor

Stress RA-di-a-tor

Phonics Breakdown

ra

/reɪ/

long a_e

di

/di/

long i (i_e)

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tor

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

a device that gives off heat, especially in cars or buildings

Sound Reference

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ra=/reɪ/(rain) + di=/di/(detail) + a=/eɪ/(day) + tor=/tər/(actor)

Example

The radiator keeps the room warm in winter.