stress

/stres/
Syllables stress
Stress STRESS

Phonics Breakdown

str
/str/
consonant blend
e
/e/
short vowel
ss
/s/
voiceless th

Meaning

mental or emotional pressure; emphasis

Sound Reference

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str=/str/(street) + e=/e/(bed) + ss=/s/(kiss)

Example

Too much stress can affect your health.