orientation
/ˌɔːriɛnˈteɪʃən/
Syllables o·ri·en·ta·tion
Stress o-ri-en-TA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
o
/ɔː/
short o
ri
/ri/
er syllable
en
/ɛn/
short e
ta
/teɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the process of introducing or familiarizing someone with new surroundings or information
Sound Reference
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o=/ɔː/(or) + ri=/ri/(read) + en=/ɛn/(pen) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The company provides an orientation for new employees.