respectful

/rɪˈspɛktfəl/

Syllables re·spect·ful

Stress re-SPECT-ful

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

spect

/spɛkt/

short e

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

showing politeness or honor toward someone

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(remain) + spect=/spɛkt/(inspect) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

She is always respectful to her teachers.