articulation
/ɑrˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Syllables ar·tic·u·la·tion
Stress ar-tic-u-LA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
ar
/ɑr/
r-sound
ti
/tɪ/
short i
cu
/kjə/
soft c
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
clear pronunciation of speech; a joint or connection
Sound Reference
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ar=/ɑr/(car) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + cu=/kjə/(curious) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Good articulation is important for effective public speaking.