compensation

/ˌkɒm.penˈseɪ.ʃən/

Syllables com·pen·sa·tion

Stress com-pen-SA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kɒm/

short o

pen

/pen/

short e

sa

/seɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

payment or benefit given to make up for loss, damage, or work done

Sound Reference

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com=/kɒm/(company) + pen=/pen/(pen) + sa=/seɪ/(say) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Employees receive compensation for overtime work.