tapestry

/ˈtæpɪstri/

Syllables tap·es·try

Stress TAP-es-try

Phonics Breakdown

ta

/tæ/

short a

pes

/pɪs/

short i

try

/stri/

y=i sound

Meaning

a piece of thick decorative fabric with pictures or designs, often hung on walls

Sound Reference

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ta=/tæ/(tap) + pes=/pɪs/(pistol) + try=/stri/(street)

Example

A beautiful tapestry hangs on the wall of the museum.