volunteer

/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/

Syllables vol·un·teer

Stress vol-un-TEER

Phonics Breakdown

vol

/vɒl/

short o

un

/ən/

schwa

teer

/tɪə(r)/

ea/ee

Meaning

a person who offers to do something without being forced or paid

Sound Reference

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vol=/vɒl/(volcano) + un=/ən/(upon) + teer=/tɪə(r)/(tier)

Example

She decided to volunteer at the local hospital.