rhetoric

/ˈrɛtərɪk/

Syllables rhe·to·ric

Stress RHE-to-ric

Phonics Breakdown

rhe

/rɛ/

silent letter

to

/tə/

schwa

ric

/rɪk/

short i

Meaning

the art of persuasive speaking or writing; exaggerated language

Sound Reference

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rhe=/rɛ/(red) + to=/tə/(about) + ric=/rɪk/(rich)

Example

The politician’s speech was full of rhetoric but lacked real solutions.