stern

/stɝn/

Syllables stern

Stress STERN

Phonics Breakdown

st

/st/

consonant blend

er

/ɝ/

r控元音

n

/n/

nasal ng

Meaning

serious and strict; the rear part of a ship

Sound Reference

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st=/st/(stop) + er=/ɝ/(her) + n=/n/(no)

Example

The teacher gave a stern warning to the class.