shelf

/ʃelf/
Syllables shelf
Stress SHELF

Phonics Breakdown

sh
/ʃ/
sh sound
e
/e/
short e
lf
/lf/
consonant blend

Meaning

a flat board used for holding objects

Sound Reference

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sh=/ʃ/(she) + e=/e/(bed) + lf=/lf/(self)

Example

The books are on the shelf.