invitation

/ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Syllables in·vi·ta·tion

Stress in-vi-TA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

vi

/vɪ/

short i

ta

/teɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a written or spoken request inviting someone to go somewhere or do something

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + vi=/vɪ/(vivid) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

I received an invitation to her wedding.