statement

/ˈsteɪtmənt/

Syllables state·ment

Stress STATE-ment

Phonics Breakdown

state

/steɪt/

long a_e

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

a spoken or written declaration

Sound Reference

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state=/steɪt/(state) + ment=/mənt/(government)

Example

She released an official statement to the press.