conservation
/ˌkɑn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/
Syllables con·ser·va·tion
Stress con-ser-VA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
con
/kɑn/
short o
ser
/sər/
er schwa
va
/veɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion
Meaning
the protection and careful management of the environment, natural resources, or cultural heritage
Sound Reference
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con=/kɑn/(constant) + ser=/sər/(service) + va=/veɪ/(vacation) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Wildlife conservation is essential for protecting endangered species.