spicy

/ˈspaɪsi/

Syllables spi·cy

Stress SPI-cy

Phonics Breakdown

spi

/spaɪ/

long i (i_e)

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices

Sound Reference

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spi=/spaɪ/(spy) + cy=/si/(see)

Example

This curry is very spicy.