definition

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

Syllables def·i·ni·tion

Stress def-i-NI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɛ/

short e

fi

/fɪ/

short i

ni

/nɪ/

short i

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the meaning of a word or phrase; a clear explanation

Sound Reference

💡

de=/dɛ/(desk) + fi=/fɪ/(fish) + ni=/nɪ/(nickel) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Please read the definition of the word carefully.