preparation

/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Syllables prep·a·ra·tion

Stress prep-a-RA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

pa

/pə/

schwa

ra

/reɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

Meaning

the act of getting ready or making something ready

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɛ/(press) + pa=/pə/(about) + ra=/reɪ/(rain) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Good preparation is the key to success.