inspiration

/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/

Syllables in·spi·ra·tion

Stress in-spi-RA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

spi

/spə/

schwa

ra

/reɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a feeling or idea that makes someone want to do something creative or useful

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + ra=/reɪ/(ray) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Nature is a great source of inspiration for artists.