sprawl

/sprɔːl/
Syllables sprawl
Stress SPRAWL

Phonics Breakdown

spr
/spr/
consonant blend
awl
/ɔːl/
au/aw

Meaning

to spread out in a relaxed or untidy way; to extend over a large area

Sound Reference

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spr=/spr/(spring) + awl=/ɔːl/(awl)

Example

He likes to sprawl on the sofa after work.