animation

/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/

Syllables an·i·ma·tion

Stress an-i-MA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æn/

short a

i

/ɪ/

short i

ma

/meɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the process of creating moving images or making something lively

Sound Reference

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an=/æn/(animal) + i=/ɪ/(it) + ma=/meɪ/(make) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

This studio is famous for its high-quality animation.