weapon

/ˈwɛpən/

Syllables weap·on

Stress WEAP-on

Phonics Breakdown

weap

/wɛp/

short e

on

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

a tool or object used to cause harm or damage

Sound Reference

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weap=/wɛp/(swept) + on=/ən/(button)

Example

The police found a weapon at the scene.