coalition

/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

Syllables co·a·li·tion

Stress co-a-LI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

co

/koʊ/

long o

a

/ə/

schwa

li

/lɪ/

short i

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a group formed by people or organizations working together for a common purpose

Sound Reference

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co=/koʊ/(go) + a=/ə/(about) + li=/lɪ/(list) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The two parties formed a coalition to win the election.