reproach

/rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Syllables re·proach

Stress re-PROACH

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

schwa

proach

/proʊtʃ/

long o

Meaning

to criticize or blame someone for a fault

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/ (return) + proach=/proʊtʃ/ (approach)

Example

She reproached him for being late.