ultimate

/ˈʌltɪmət/

Syllables ul·ti·mate

Stress UL-ti-mate

Phonics Breakdown

ul

/ʌl/

short u

ti

/tɪ/

short i

mate

/mət/

schwa

Meaning

being the best, final, or most important

Sound Reference

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ul=/ʌl/(ulcer) + ti=/tɪ/(ticket) + mate=/mət/(climate)

Example

This is the ultimate solution to the problem.