ratification
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Syllables rat·i·fi·ca·tion
Stress rat-i-fi-CA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
rat
/ræt/
short a
i
/ɪ/
short i
fi
/fɪ/
short i
ca
/keɪ/
long a-e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the act of making an agreement or treaty officially valid
Sound Reference
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rat=/ræt/(rat) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + fi=/fɪ/(finish) + ca=/keɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The treaty requires ratification by the parliament.