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.