spine

/spaɪn/

Syllables spine

Stress SPINE

Phonics Breakdown

sp

/sp/

consonant blend

i

/aɪ/

short e

ne

/n/

silent letter

Meaning

the backbone; the central support of something

Sound Reference

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sp=/sp/(spin) + ine=/aɪn/(pine)

Example

The spine supports the whole body.