appreciation
/əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
Syllables ap·pre·ci·a·tion
Stress ap-pre-ci-A-tion
Phonics Breakdown
ap
/əp/
schwa
pre
/priː/
magic e
ci
/ʃi/
soft c
a
/eɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
recognition of value; gratitude or understanding
Sound Reference
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ap=/əp/(about) + pre=/priː/(pretty) + ci=/ʃi/(machine) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
She showed her appreciation for the help.