violin

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

Syllables vi·o·lin

Stress vi-o-LIN

Phonics Breakdown

vi

/vaɪ/

long i (i_e)

o

/ə/

schwa

lin

/lɪn/

short i

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument played with a bow

Sound Reference

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vi=/vaɪ/(violin, via) + o=/ə/(about) + lin=/lɪn/(linen)

Example

She practices the violin every day.