realise

/ˈrɪəlaɪz/

Syllables re·al·ise

Stress RE-al-ise

Phonics Breakdown

rea

/rɪə/

weak schwa

l

/l/

clear l

ise

/aɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to become aware of something; to understand clearly

Sound Reference

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rea=/rɪə/(real) + l=/l/(light) + ise=/aɪz/(rise)

Example

I didn’t realise how late it was.