argumentation
/ˌɑrɡjəmenˈteɪʃən/
Syllables ar·gu·men·ta·tion
Stress ar-gu-men-TA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
ar
/ɑr/
r-sound
gu
/ɡjə/
schwa
men
/men/
short e
ta
/teɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
-tion ending
Meaning
the process of forming reasons, arguments, or logical explanations
Sound Reference
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ar=/ɑr/(art) + gu=/ɡjə/(argument) + men=/men/(men) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The essay focuses on clear argumentation rather than emotional appeal.