strife

/straɪf/

Syllables strife

Stress STRIFE

Phonics Breakdown

str

/str/

consonant blend

i

/aɪ/

long i (i_e)

fe

/f/

silent letter

Meaning

serious disagreement, conflict, or struggle

Sound Reference

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str=/str/(street) + i=/aɪ/(time) + f=/f/(fun)

Example

Years of strife have weakened the country.