proposition

/ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

Syllables prop·o·si·tion

Stress prop-o-SI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

prop

/prɒp/

short o

o

/ə/

schwa

si

/zɪ/

voiced cons.

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a statement or idea to be considered or discussed; an offer or proposal

Sound Reference

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prop=/prɒp/(prop) + o=/ə/(ago) + si=/zɪ/(visit) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The committee rejected the proposition after a long debate.