tolerance

/ˈtɒlərəns/

Syllables tol·er·ance

Stress TOL-er-ance

Phonics Breakdown

tol

/tɒl/

short o

er

/ər/

schwa

ance

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

the ability to accept differences or endure something unpleasant

Sound Reference

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tol=/tɒl/(toll) + er=/ər/(teacher) + ance=/əns/(distance)

Example

Tolerance is important in a multicultural society.