warrant

/ˈwɔːrənt/

Syllables war·rant

Stress WAR-rant

Phonics Breakdown

war

/wɔːr/

ar sound

rant

/rənt/

weak schwa

Meaning

an official document that gives authority, or a reason that justifies an action

Sound Reference

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war=/wɔːr/(war) + rant=/rənt/(tyrant)

Example

The police obtained a warrant to search the house.