wreck

/rɛk/

Syllables wreck

Stress WRECK

Phonics Breakdown

wr

/r/

silent letter

e

/ɛ/

short e

ck

/k/

ck /k/

Meaning

to damage something badly; a ruined object

Sound Reference

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wr=/r/(wren) + e=/ɛ/(bed) + ck=/k/(back)

Example

The storm could wreck the small boat.