subsistence

/səbˈsɪstəns/

Syllables sub·sis·tence

Stress sub-SIS-tence

Phonics Breakdown

sub

/səb/

schwa

sis

/sɪs/

short i

tence

/təns/

schwa

Meaning

the means of supporting life, especially basic food and necessities

Sound Reference

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sub=/səb/(about) + sis=/sɪs/(sister) + tence=/təns/(sentence)

Example

Many farmers rely on subsistence farming to feed their families.