spending

/ˈspendɪŋ/

Syllables spend·ing

Stress SPEND-ing

Phonics Breakdown

sp

/sp/

consonant blend

end

/end/

short e

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

the act of using money; money that is spent

Sound Reference

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sp=/sp/(spin) + end=/end/(end) + ing=/ɪŋ/(running)

Example

Government spending has increased this year.