storekeeper

/ˈstɔrˌkiːpər/

Syllables store·keep·er

Stress STORE-keep-er

Phonics Breakdown

store

/stɔr/

or sound

keep

/kiːp/

long e

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person who owns or manages a store

Sound Reference

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store=/stɔr/(store) + keep=/kiːp/(keep) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The storekeeper greeted every customer warmly.