represent

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

Syllables re·pre·sent

Stress re-pre-SENT

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɛ/

short e

pre

/prɪ/

short i

sent

/zɛnt/

voiced s

Meaning

to act or speak for someone; to stand for or symbolize

Sound Reference

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re=/rɛ/(red) + pre=/prɪ/(pretty) + sent=/zɛnt/(present)

Example

She was chosen to represent her class.