devotion
/dɪˈvoʊʃən/
Syllables de·vo·tion
Stress de-VO-tion
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
schwa
vo
/voʊ/
long o
tion
/ʃən/
-tion ending
Meaning
deep love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(decide) + vo=/voʊ/(vote) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Her devotion to her family is deeply admired.