exposition

/ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

Syllables ex·po·si·tion

Stress ex-po-SI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɛks/

x=ks

po

/pə/

schwa

si

/zɪ/

voiced s

tion

/ʃən/

tion

Meaning

a detailed explanation or description; a public exhibition

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɛks/(exit) + po=/pə/(support) + si=/zɪ/(music) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The professor gave a clear exposition of the theory.