vitamin

/ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

Syllables vi·ta·min

Stress VI-ta-min

Phonics Breakdown

vi

/vaɪ/

long i (i_e)

ta

/tə/

schwa

min

/mɪn/

short i

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Sound Reference

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vi=/vaɪ/(violin) + ta=/tə/(about) + min=/mɪn/(minute)

Example

Vitamin C is good for your health.