strict

/strɪkt/

Syllables strict

Stress STRICT

Phonics Breakdown

str

/str/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short i

ct

/kt/

ck /k/

Meaning

very firm and demanding obedience to rules

Sound Reference

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str=/str/(street) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ct=/kt/(act)

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework.