moderation

/ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/

Syllables mod·er·a·tion

Stress mod-er-A-tion

Phonics Breakdown

mod

/mɑːd/

short o

er

/ər/

schwa

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the quality of being reasonable and not excessive

Sound Reference

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mod=/mɑːd/(modern) + er=/ər/(teacher) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Everything is best enjoyed in moderation.