examination

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

Syllables ex·am·i·na·tion

Stress ex-am-i-NA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪɡz/

x sound

am

/æm/

short a

in

/ɪn/

short i

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability; careful inspection

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪɡz/(exam) + am=/æm/(am) + in=/ɪn/(in) + a=/eɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The final examination will be held next week.