irritation

/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/

Syllables ir·ri·ta·tion

Stress ir-ri-TA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ir

/ɪr/

rhotic ir

ri

/ɪ/

short i

ta

/teɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion suffix

Meaning

a feeling of annoyance or inflammation

Sound Reference

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ir=/ɪr/(bird) + ri=/ɪ/(river) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The noise caused constant irritation.