rehearse

/rɪˈhɜːrs/

Syllables re·hearse

Stress re-HEARSE

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

schwa

hear

/hɜːr/

ir/ur rhotic

se

/s/

silent letter

Meaning

to practice or prepare for a performance or event

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(return) + hearse=/hɜːrs/(hearse)

Example

The actors rehearse every afternoon.