desertion

/dɪˈzɜːrʃən/

Syllables de·ser·tion

Stress de-SER-tion

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

ser

/zɜːr/

r控元音

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of leaving or abandoning a duty, post, or responsibility

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/ (describe) + ser=/zɜːr/ (serve) + tion=/ʃən/ (nation)

Example

Desertion from the army is considered a serious crime.