strain

/streɪn/

Syllables strain

Stress STRAIN

Phonics Breakdown

str

/str/

consonant blend

ai

/eɪ/

letter name

n

/n/

ng sound

Meaning

to stretch or pull too much; pressure or tension

Sound Reference

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str=/str/(street) + ai=/eɪ/(rain) + n=/n/(no)

Example

He felt a muscle strain after lifting the heavy box.