proclamation

/ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən/

Syllables pro·cla·ma·tion

Stress pro-cla-MA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

proc

/prɒk/

short o

la

/lə/

schwa

ma

/meɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion

Meaning

an official public announcement

Sound Reference

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proc=/prɒk/(process) + la=/lə/(about) + ma=/meɪ/(make) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The president issued a proclamation declaring the holiday.