passion

/ˈpæʃən/

Syllables pas·sion

Stress PAS-sion

Phonics Breakdown

pass

/pæs/

short a

ion

/ʃən/

sion suffix

Meaning

a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement

Sound Reference

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pass=/pæs/(pass) + ion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She has a real passion for music.