Ukulele (Noun) Syllable division: uku·le·le How to pronounce: UK: /ˌjuː.kəˈleɪ.li/ US: /ˌjuː.kəˈleɪ.li/
Meaning: A four-stringed miniature guitar or banjo. Example: > She learned to play the ukulele when she was 10 years old. > I would really like to be able to play the ukulele.
Twilight (Noun/Adjective) Syllable division: twi·light How to pronounce: UK: /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/ US: /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/
Twilight as a NOUN Meaning: The time right before it is entirely dark in the evening. Example: > I could see his face clearly in the twilight.
Twilight as an ADJECTIVE Meaning: Used to refer to a manner of life that is on the outskirts of mainstream society and incorporates unlawful or immoral acts. Example: > Leaving a solid career for the twilight universe of rock and roll may have been an error in judgment.
Tooth (Noun) Syllable division: tooth How to pronounce: UK: /tuːθ/ US: /tuːθ/
#1 Meaning: One of the white, hard things in the mouth used for biting and eating. Example: > I think that I chipped a tooth when I ate that toffee.
#2 Meaning: A series of points sticking out from the edge of a tool or piece of equipment, such as a comb, saw, or zip. Example: > You will have to use a fine-tooth comb for that.
Pencil (Noun) Syllable division: pen·cil How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpen.səl/ US: /ˈpen.səl/
#1 Meaning: A long, thin tool for writing or drawing, generally made of wood, having a sharp black or colored tip at one end. Example: > I need new coloring pencils. > Which pencil should I use for my drawing?
#2 Meaning: The physical appearance of various forms of make-up. Example: > I bought a new eyebrow pencil yesterday. > She needs to change the color of her eyeliner pencil.
Sweater (Noun) Syllable division: sweat·er How to pronounce: UK: /ˈswet.ər/ US: /ˈswet̬.ɚ/
Meaning: An item of clothing worn over the top area of the body, often with long sleeves and made of wool. Example: > I love the new sweater my mother bought me for winter. > My grandmother used to knit sweaters when I was younger.