refrigeration
/rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/
Syllables re·frig·er·a·tion
Stress re-frig-er-A-tion
Phonics Breakdown
re
/rɪ/
short i
frig
/frɪdʒ/
soft g
er
/ər/
schwa
a
/eɪ/
long a-e
tion
/ʃən/
tion
Meaning
the process of cooling or preserving food and other items at low temperatures
Sound Reference
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re=/rɪ/(remain) + frig=/frɪdʒ/(fridge) + er=/ər/(teacher) + a=/eɪ/(cake) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Refrigeration is essential for keeping food fresh.