trafficking

/ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/

Syllables traf·fick·ing

Stress TRAF-fick-ing

Phonics Breakdown

traf

/træf/

short a

fick

/fɪk/

short i

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the illegal trade of goods or people, especially humans

Sound Reference

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traf=/træf/(traffic) + fick=/fɪk/(pick) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The government is taking strong action against human trafficking.