contemplation

/ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

Syllables con·tem·pla·tion

Stress con-tem-PLA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kɒn/

short o

tem

/təm/

schwa

pla

/pleɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

deep thought or careful consideration

Sound Reference

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con=/kɒn/(concept) + tem=/təm/(system) + pla=/pleɪ/(play) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She sat in quiet contemplation before making a decision.