inclination

/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

Syllables in·cli·na·tion

Stress in-cli-NA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

cli

/klɪ/

short i

na

/neɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a tendency or willingness; a slope or tilt

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + cli=/klɪ/(clip) + na=/neɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She has a strong inclination to help others.