recess

/ˈriːses/

Syllables re·cess

Stress RE-cess

Phonics Breakdown

re

/riː/

magic e

cess

/ses/

soft c

Meaning

a break or rest period, especially at school

Sound Reference

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re=/riː/(read) + cess=/ses/(cessation)

Example

The children play outside during recess.