irrigation

/ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Syllables ir·ri·ga·tion

Stress ir-ri-GA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ir

/ɪr/

rhotic ir

ri

/rɪ/

short i

ga

/ɡeɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the supply of water to land or crops to help growth

Sound Reference

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ir=/ɪr/(irritate) + ri=/rɪ/(rid) + ga=/ɡeɪ/(gate) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Modern irrigation helps farmers save water.