subsidize

/ˈsʌb.sə.daɪz/

Syllables sub·si·dize

Stress SUB-si-dize

Phonics Breakdown

sub

/sʌb/

short u

si

/sə/

schwa

dize

/daɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to give financial support to reduce costs

Sound Reference

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sub=/sʌb/(subway) + si=/sə/(basic) + dize=/daɪz/(organize)

Example

The government decided to subsidize public transportation.