designation

/ˌdezɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Syllables de·sig·na·tion

Stress de-sig-NA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dez/

short e

sig

/zɪɡ/

short i

na

/neɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of naming or assigning a role, title, or status

Sound Reference

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de=/dez/(desk) + sig=/zɪɡ/(zigzag) + na=/neɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Her designation as manager was announced yesterday.