navigation

/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Syllables nav·i·ga·tion
Stress nav-i-GA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

nav
/næv/
short a
i
/ɪ/
short vowel
ga
/ɡeɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending

Meaning

the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route

Sound Reference

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nav=/næv/(navy) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ga=/ɡeɪ/(game) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Modern navigation relies heavily on GPS technology.