stigma

/ˈstɪɡmə/

Syllables stig·ma

Stress STIG-ma

Phonics Breakdown

stig

/stɪɡ/

short i

ma

/mə/

schwa

Meaning

a mark of shame or social disapproval

Sound Reference

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stig=/stɪɡ/(stick without k) + ma=/mə/(comma)

Example

There is still a stigma around mental health issues.