plantation

/plænˈteɪʃən/

Syllables plan·ta·tion

Stress plan-TA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

plan

/plæn/

short a

ta

/teɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a large farm, especially one that grows crops like cotton, sugar, or coffee

Sound Reference

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plan=/plæn/(plan) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The old plantation is now open to visitors.