suicidal
/ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/
Syllables su·i·ci·dal
Stress su-i-CI-dal
Phonics Breakdown
sui
/suːɪ/
vowel team
ci
/saɪ/
soft c
dal
/dəl/
schwa
Meaning
relating to or involving the desire to end one’s own life
Sound Reference
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sui=/suːɪ/ (sue + idea) + ci=/saɪ/ (sigh) + dal=/dəl/ (modal)
Example
The report discusses suicidal behavior and the importance of mental health support.