flirtation

/flɝˈteɪʃən/

Syllables flir·ta·tion

Stress flir-TA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

flirt

/flɝrt/

r控元音

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion suffix

Meaning

playful or casual romantic behavior

Sound Reference

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flirt=/flɝrt/(flirt) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Their flirtation was harmless and brief.