scientific

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Syllables sci·en·tif·ic

Stress sci-en-TIF-ic

Phonics Breakdown

sci

/saɪ/

soft c

en

/ən/

schwa

tif

/tɪf/

short i

ic

/ɪk/

short i

Meaning

related to science or using scientific methods

Sound Reference

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sci=/saɪ/(science) + en=/ən/(taken) + tif=/tɪf/(stiff) + ic=/ɪk/(music)

Example

The results are based on scientific research.