statue

/ˈstætʃuː/

Syllables stat·ue

Stress STAT-ue

Phonics Breakdown

sta

/stæ/

short a

tue

/tʃuː/

ture ending

Meaning

a carved or cast figure of a person or animal

Sound Reference

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sta=/stæ/(stack) + tue=/tʃuː/(actual)

Example

The statue stands in the center of the square.