observation

/ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

Syllables ob·ser·va·tion

Stress ob-ser-VA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ob

/ɑb/

short o

ser

/zər/

schwa

va

/veɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of watching carefully; a remark based on what is seen

Sound Reference

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ob=/ɑb/(object) + ser=/zər/(reserve) + va=/veɪ/(vacant) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Careful observation is essential in scientific research.