annexation

/ˌænɪkˈseɪʃən/

Syllables an·nex·a·tion

Stress an-nex-A-tion

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æn/

short a

nex

/nɛks/

short e

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of taking control of land or territory

Sound Reference

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an=/æn/(ant) + nex=/nɛks/(next) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The annexation of the region caused international protests.