renovate

/ˈrɛnəveɪt/

Syllables re·no·vate

Stress RE-no-vate

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɛ/

short e

no

/nə/

schwa

vate

/veɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to repair and improve a building or room

Sound Reference

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re=/rɛ/(red) + no=/nə/(about) + vate=/veɪt/(late)

Example

They plan to renovate the old house next year.