statesman

/ˈsteɪtsmən/

Syllables states·man

Stress STATES-man

Phonics Breakdown

states

/steɪts/

long a-e

man

/mən/

schwa

Meaning

a respected political leader or public figure

Sound Reference

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state=/steɪt/(state) + s=/s/(cats) + man=/mən/(chairman)

Example

The statesman was admired for his wisdom and integrity.