reptile

/ˈrep.taɪl/

Syllables rep·tile

Stress REP-tile

Phonics Breakdown

rep

/rep/

short e

tile

/taɪl/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal such as a snake, lizard, or crocodile

Sound Reference

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rep=/rep/(rep) + tile=/taɪl/(tile)

Example

A snake is a reptile that lives on land.