relaxation

/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

Syllables re·lax·a·tion

Stress re-lax-A-tion

Phonics Breakdown

re

/riː/

magic e

lax

/læk/

short a

a

/ə/

schwa

tion

/ʃən/

-tion ending

Meaning

the state of being free from tension or stress

Sound Reference

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re=/riː/(rewrite) + lax=/læk/(lax) + a=/ə/(about) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Yoga helps me achieve deep relaxation after work.