evasion

/ɪˈveɪʒən/

Syllables e·va·sion

Stress e-VA-sion

Phonics Breakdown

e

/ɪ/

schwa

va

/veɪ/

long a_e

sion

/ʒən/

sion

Meaning

the act of avoiding something, especially responsibility or the law

Sound Reference

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e=/ɪ/(effect) + va=/veɪ/(vacant) + sion=/ʒən/(vision)

Example

Tax evasion is a serious crime.