salute

/səˈluːt/

Syllables sa·lute

Stress sa-LUTE

Phonics Breakdown

sa

/sə/

schwa

lute

/luːt/

long u-e

Meaning

to greet or show respect; a formal gesture of respect

Sound Reference

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sa=/sə/(supply) + lute=/luːt/(flute)

Example

The soldiers salute the flag every morning.