promotion

/prəˈmoʊʃən/
Syllables pro·mo·tion
Stress pro-MO-tion

Phonics Breakdown

pro
/prə/
schwa
mo
/moʊ/
long o
tion
/ʃən/
-tion ending

Meaning

the act of being raised to a higher position or rank; advertising or marketing activity

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + mo=/moʊ/(most) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

She received a promotion after three years of hard work.