scrutiny

/ˈskruːtəni/

Syllables scru·ti·ny

Stress SCRU-ti-ny

Phonics Breakdown

scru

/skruː/

long u-e

ti

/tə/

schwa

ny

/ni/

y long i

Meaning

careful and detailed examination

Sound Reference

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scru=/skruː/(screw) + ti=/tə/(nation) + ny=/ni/(tiny)

Example

The plan did not stand up to close scrutiny.