expiration

/ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃən/

Syllables ex·pi·ra·tion

Stress ex-pi-RA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɛks/

x=ks

pi

/pɪ/

short i

ra

/reɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the end of a period of validity; the act of breathing out

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɛks/(exit) + pi=/pɪ/(pity) + ra=/reɪ/(ray) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The expiration date is printed on the package.