dedication
/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Syllables de·di·ca·tion
Stress de-di-CA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɛ/
short e
di
/dɪ/
short i
ca
/keɪ/
long a-e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the quality of being committed or devoted to a task or purpose
Sound Reference
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de=/dɛ/(desk) + di=/dɪ/(dish) + ca=/keɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Her dedication to her work earned her great respect.