operation
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
Syllables op·er·a·tion
Stress op-er-A-tion
Phonics Breakdown
oper
/ˌɒpə/
short o
a
/reɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
-tion ending
Meaning
the act or process of working, functioning, or performing a task; also a medical procedure
Sound Reference
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oper=/ˌɒpə/(operate) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The operation of the machine is very simple.