deliberation
/dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/
Syllables de·lib·er·a·tion
Stress de-lib-er-RA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short i
lib
/lɪb/
short i
er
/ər/
er schwa
a
/eɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
careful consideration or discussion before making a decision
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(delicate) + lib=/lɪb/(liberty) + er=/ər/(teacher) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
After careful deliberation, the committee approved the plan.