option

/ˈɑpʃən/

Syllables op·tion

Stress OP-tion

Phonics Breakdown

op

/ɑp/

short o

tion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

Meaning

a choice or alternative

Sound Reference

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op=/ɑp/(stop) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

You have the option to work from home.