convention

/kənˈvenʃən/

Syllables con·ven·tion

Stress con-VENT-ion

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

ven

/ven/

short e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a large formal meeting; a social or linguistic custom

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(control) + ven=/ven/(vent) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The annual convention attracts thousands of visitors.