suicide

/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/

Syllables su·i·cide

Stress SU-i-cide

Phonics Breakdown

sui

/suːɪ/

irreg vowel

cide

/saɪd/

soft c

Meaning

the act of intentionally ending one’s own life

Sound Reference

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su=/suː/(soup) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + cide=/saɪd/(side)

Example

Suicide prevention programs aim to support people in crisis.