position

/pəˈzɪʃən/
Syllables po·si·tion
Stress po-si-TION

Phonics Breakdown

po
/pə/
schwa
si
/zɪ/
voiced cons.
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending

Meaning

the place or location of something; a job or role

Sound Reference

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po=/pə/(police) + si=/zɪ/(visit) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She applied for a new position at the company.