mission

/ˈmɪʃən/

Syllables mis·sion

Stress MIS-sion

Phonics Breakdown

mis

/mɪs/

short i

sion

/ʃən/

sion suffix

Meaning

an important task or purpose

Sound Reference

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mis=/mɪs/(miss) + sion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Their mission is to help people in need.