nation

/ˈneɪʃən/

Syllables na·tion

Stress NA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

na

/neɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a large group of people living in the same country under one government

Sound Reference

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na=/neɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(station)

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day.