tanker

/ˈtæŋkər/

Syllables tank·er

Stress TANK-er

Phonics Breakdown

tank

/tæŋk/

short a

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a large ship or vehicle for carrying liquids such as oil

Sound Reference

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tank=/tæŋk/ (tank) + er=/ər/ (teacher)

Example

The tanker is carrying oil across the ocean.