die
verbTo stop living and become no longer alive.
nounA small cube with numbers or symbols on each side, used in games.
nounA tool used to cut or shape metal, plastic, or other materials.
verbTo stop working or break down.
verbTo want something very much or feel a strong emotion.
verbTo be completely ignored or forgotten by others.
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter D
The letter D makes the /d/ sound, like in 'dog', 'day', and 'dig'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.
D is a voiced alveolar stop. The tongue tip touches the ridge just behind the upper front teeth, then releases with voice. It reliably makes the /d/ sound in almost all positions.
Tip
D is for dog — and dog starts with /d/!
Examples
Phonics Rule: IE Vowel Team (Long I)
When IE is at the end of a word, it says long I, like in 'pie' and 'tie'.
The vowel team IE makes the long I sound /aɪ/ at the end of a word. Examples: pie, tie, die, lie, vie.
Tip
IE at the end says I — pie, tie, die!
Examples
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