respect

/rɪˈspɛkt/

Syllables re·spect

Stress re-SPECT

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

spect

/spɛkt/

short e

Meaning

a feeling of deep admiration; to treat someone with consideration

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/ (reply) + spect=/spɛkt/ (expect)

Example

We should respect different cultures.