statute

/ˈstætʃuːt/

Syllables stat·ute

Stress STAT-ute

Phonics Breakdown

stat

/stæt/

short a

ute

/tʃuːt/

long u_e

Meaning

a written law passed by a legislative body

Sound Reference

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stat=/stæt/(stat) + ute=/tjuːt/(Tuesday 的 tue 音)

Example

The statute was amended to protect consumers.