recreation

/ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən/

Syllables rec·re·a·tion

Stress rec-re-A-tion

Phonics Breakdown

rec

/rɛk/

short e

re

/kri/

consonant blend

a

/eɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion

Meaning

activities done for enjoyment when one is not working

Sound Reference

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rec=/rɛk/(record) + re=/kri/(create) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The park is used mainly for recreation and sports.