acquisition

/ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

Syllables ac·qui·si·tion

Stress ac-qui-SI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ac

/æk/

short a

qui

/kwɪ/

qu=/kw/

si

/zɪ/

voiced cons.

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of getting or gaining something, especially knowledge or a company

Sound Reference

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ac=/æk/(act) + qui=/kwɪ/(quick) + si=/zɪ/(music) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Language acquisition takes time and constant practice.