correlation

/ˌkɔːrɪˈleɪʃən/

Syllables cor·re·la·tion

Stress cor-re-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

cor

/kɔːr/

or sound

re

/rɪ/

short i

la

/leɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

Sound Reference

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cor=/kɔːr/(core) + re=/rɪ/(remain) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Researchers found a strong correlation between exercise and mental health.