reinforcement

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

Syllables re·in·force·ment

Stress re-in-FORCE-ment

Phonics Breakdown

re

/riː/

ea/ee

in

/ɪn/

short i

force

/fɔːrs/

long or

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

the act of strengthening or supporting something; additional support or reward

Sound Reference

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re=/riː/(redo) + in=/ɪn/(in) + force=/fɔːrs/(force) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

Positive reinforcement helps students learn faster.