sergeant

/ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

Syllables ser·geant

Stress SER-geant

Phonics Breakdown

ser

/sɑːr/

er sound

geant

/dʒənt/

soft g

Meaning

a non-commissioned officer in the army or police

Sound Reference

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ser=/sɑːr/(sarcasm) + geant=/dʒənt/(agent)

Example

The sergeant gave clear instructions to the recruits.