precaution

/prɪˈkɔːʃən/

Syllables pre·cau·tion

Stress pre-CAU-tion

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɪ/

short i

cau

/kɔː/

long au

tion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent danger or harm

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɪ/(pretty) + cau=/kɔː/(cause) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Wear a helmet as a precaution when riding a bike.