nutrition

/nuːˈtrɪʃən/

Syllables nu·tri·tion

Stress nu-TRI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

nu

/nuː/

long u_e

tri

/trɪ/

short i

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

Sound Reference

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nu=/nuː/(new) + tri=/trɪ/(trip) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Good nutrition is essential for children's growth.