traumatic

/trɔːˈmætɪk/

Syllables trau·mat·ic

Stress trau-MAT-ic

Phonics Breakdown

trau

/trɔː/

au/aw

mat

/mæt/

short a

ic

/ɪk/

schwa

Meaning

causing severe emotional or physical shock

Sound Reference

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trau=/trɔː/(trauma) + mat=/mæt/(mat) + ic=/ɪk/(music)

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for her.