civilization
/ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Syllables civ·i·li·za·tion
Stress civ-i-li-ZA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
civ
/sɪv/
short i
i
/ɪ/
short vowel
li
/lɪ/
short i
za
/zaɪ/
long i (i_e)
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
an advanced stage of social development with organized culture and institutions
Sound Reference
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civ=/sɪv/(civil) + i=/ɪ/(bit) + li=/lɪ/(limit) + za=/zaɪ/(size) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Ancient Egypt is one of the earliest civilizations in history.