isolation

/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/

Syllables i·so·la·tion

Stress i-so-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

i

/aɪ/

long i (i-e)

so

/sə/

schwa

la

/leɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the state of being separated from others

Sound Reference

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i=/aɪ/(ice) + so=/sə/(suppose, weak) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Prolonged isolation can affect mental health.