sacrifice
/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/
Syllables sac·ri·fice
Stress SAC-ri-fice
Phonics Breakdown
sac
/sæk/
short a
ri
/rɪ/
short i
fice
/faɪs/
long i (i_e)
Meaning
to give up something important for a greater purpose; an act of giving up something
Sound Reference
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sac=/sæk/(sack) + ri=/rɪ/(rib) + fice=/faɪs/(vice)
Example
Parents often sacrifice their own needs for their children.