thriller

/ˈθrɪlər/

Syllables thril·ler

Stress THRIL-ler

Phonics Breakdown

thr

/θr/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short vowel

ll

/l/

doubling rule

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a novel or movie with suspense and excitement

Sound Reference

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thr=/θr/(three) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

This movie is a classic thriller with many twists.