symptom

/ˈsɪmptəm/

Syllables symp·tom

Stress SYMP-tom

Phonics Breakdown

symp

/sɪmp/

short y

tom

/təm/

schwa

Meaning

a physical or mental sign of illness

Sound Reference

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y=/ɪ/ (gym) + tom=/təm/ (atom)

Example

A fever is a common symptom of the flu.