deprivation

/ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃən/

Syllables de·pri·va·tion

Stress de-pri-VA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

schwa

priv

/prɪv/

short i

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the state of lacking or being denied something essential

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(divide) + priv=/prɪv/(private) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Long-term sleep deprivation can harm your health.