exemption

/ɪɡˈzempʃən/

Syllables ex·emp·tion

Stress ex-EMP-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪɡz/

x sound

emp

/emp/

short e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

freedom from an obligation, duty, or rule

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪɡz/(exact) + emp=/emp/(empty) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Students may apply for a tax exemption.