exertion

/ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

Syllables ex·er·tion

Stress ex-ER-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪɡz/

x sound

er

/ɜːr/

r控元音

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

physical or mental effort

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪɡz/(example) + er=/ɜːr/(her) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The task required great physical exertion.