commendation

/ˌkɑːmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

Syllables com·men·da·tion

Stress com-men-DA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kɑːm/

short o

men

/mɛn/

short e

da

/deɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

formal praise or approval

Sound Reference

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com=/kɑːm/(common) + men=/mɛn/(men) + da=/deɪ/(day) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She received a commendation for her excellent service.