railroad

/ˈreɪl.roʊd/

Syllables rail·road

Stress RAIL-road

Phonics Breakdown

rail

/reɪl/

long ai

road

/roʊd/

long o

Meaning

a system of tracks and trains used for transporting people or goods

Sound Reference

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rail=/reɪl/(rail) + road=/roʊd/(road)

Example

The railroad connects the city with the port.