fortification
/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Syllables for·ti·fi·ca·tion
Stress for-ti-fi-CA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
for
/fɔːr/
or sound
ti
/tɪ/
short i
fi
/fɪ/
short i
ca
/keɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion
Meaning
the act of strengthening something, especially a building or defense; the process of adding nutrients to food
Sound Reference
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for=/fɔːr/(for) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + fi=/fɪ/(fish) + ca=/keɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The ancient city was protected by strong fortification.