violet

/ˈvaɪəlɪt/

Syllables vi·o·let

Stress VI-o-let

Phonics Breakdown

vi

/vaɪ/

long i (i_e)

o

/ə/

schwa

let

/lɪt/

short i

Meaning

a purple-blue color; a small purple flower

Sound Reference

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vi=/vaɪ/(violin) + o=/ə/(about) + let=/lɪt/(lit)

Example

She wore a violet dress to the party.