explanation

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

Syllables ex·pla·na·tion

Stress ex-pla-NA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɛks/

x=ks

pla

/plə/

schwa

na

/neɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a statement that makes something clear by describing or giving reasons

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɛks/(exit) + pla=/plə/(planet) + na=/neɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She gave a clear explanation of the problem.