science

/ˈsaɪəns/

Syllables sci·ence

Stress SCI-ence

Phonics Breakdown

sci

/saɪ/

long i (i_e)

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

the study of the natural world through observation and experiment

Sound Reference

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sci=/saɪ/(sigh) + ence=/əns/(difference)

Example

Science helps us understand how the world works.