comprehension

/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnʃən/

Syllables com·pre·hen·sion

Stress com-pre-HEN-sion

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kɑm/

short o

pre

/prɪ/

short i

hen

/hɛn/

short e

sion

/ʃən/

schwa

Meaning

the ability to understand something

Sound Reference

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com=/kɑm/(common) + pre=/prɪ/(pretty) + hen=/hɛn/(hen) + sion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Reading daily improves your comprehension skills.