exploitation

/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

Syllables ex·ploi·ta·tion

Stress ex-ploi-TA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɛks/

x=ks

ploi

/plɔɪ/

oi diphthong

ta

/teɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion suffix

Meaning

the act of using something or someone unfairly for advantage

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɛks/(exit) + ploi=/plɔɪ/(employ) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The report condemned the exploitation of workers.