secure

/sɪˈkjʊr/

Syllables se·cure

Stress se-CURE

Phonics Breakdown

se

/sɪ/

short i

cure

/kjʊr/

soft c

Meaning

safe; protected; free from danger

Sound Reference

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se=/sɪ/(sit) + cure=/kjʊr/(cure)

Example

The building is secure at night.