erosion

/ɪˈroʊʒən/

Syllables e·ro·sion

Stress e-RO-sion

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

short vowel

ro

/roʊ/

long o

sion

/ʒən/

sion ending

Meaning

the gradual destruction of soil, rock, or land by water, wind, or other natural forces

Sound Reference

💡

e=/ɪ/(it) + ro=/roʊ/(road) + sion=/ʒən/(vision)

Example

Soil erosion can damage farmland over time.