compilation

/ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
Syllables com·pi·la·tion
Stress com-pi-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

com
/kɑːm/
short o
pi
/pə/
schwa
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending

Meaning

a collection of things gathered together, or the act of collecting

Sound Reference

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com=/kɑːm/(common) + pi=/pə/(upon) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

This album is a compilation of the band's greatest hits.