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strict

PronouncedSTRIHKT

/ˈstrɪkt/adjective

  1. adjHaving or following rules that must be obeyed exactly, with no exceptions.

  2. adjExact and accurate in every detail.

  3. adjUsing punishment or discipline in a harsh way.

  4. adjTightly pulled or stretched.

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Syllables

strict

1 syllable

Letters

Word forms:

strictly

Phonics breakdown

str

Phonics Rule: STR Blend

Sound“str”·/str/

S, T, and R blend together — you hear all three! Like in 'strong' and 'street'.

STR is a three-letter consonant blend. You hear /s/, /t/, and /r/ spoken quickly together. It always appears at the beginning of a word.

Examples

i

Phonics Rule: Short I

Sound“ih”·/ɪ/

The letter I makes a short sound, like in 'sit' and 'big'.

When the letter I appears in a closed syllable, it usually makes the short I sound “ih”. This is one of the trickiest short vowels because it sounds similar to short E.

Tip

I says “ih” like an itch you can't miss.

Examples

ct

Phonics Rule: CT End Blend

Sound“kt”·/kt/

CT at the end of a syllable blends /k/ and /t/ together, like in 'act' and 'fact'.

CT is an end blend — both sounds are heard. The back of the tongue makes /k/, then the tip taps /t/.

Tip

CT blends at the end — act, fact, insect!

Examples

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