symmetry

/ˈsɪmətri/

Syllables sym·me·try

Stress SYM-me-try

Phonics Breakdown

sym

/sɪm/

short i

me

/mə/

schwa

try

/tri/

long y

Meaning

balanced and equal shape or arrangement of parts

Sound Reference

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sym=/sɪm/(simple) + me=/mə/(problem) + try=/tri/(tree)

Example

The building shows perfect symmetry.