timber

/ˈtɪmbər/

Syllables tim·ber

Stress TIM-ber

Phonics Breakdown

tim

/tɪm/

short i

ber

/bər/

er schwa

Meaning

wood prepared for building or carpentry

Sound Reference

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tim=/tɪm/(timid) + ber=/bər/(number)

Example

The house is built from strong timber.