township

/ˈtaʊnʃɪp/

Syllables town·ship

Stress TOWN-ship

Phonics Breakdown

town

/taʊn/

ow diphth

ship

/ʃɪp/

sh sound

Meaning

a small administrative or local government area

Sound Reference

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town=/taʊn/(town) + ship=/ʃɪp/(ship)

Example

The township is responsible for maintaining local roads.