insulation
/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Syllables in·su·la·tion
Stress in-su-LA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
in
/ɪn/
short i
su
/sə/
schwa
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
material or process used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from passing through
Sound Reference
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in=/ɪn/(in) + su=/sə/(support) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Good insulation keeps the house warm in winter.