election

/ɪˈlɛkʃən/

Syllables e·lec·tion

Stress e-LEC-tion

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

schwa

lec

/lɛk/

short e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the process of choosing someone for a public position by voting

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(it) + lec=/lɛk/(lecture) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The election will be held next month.