revelation
/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
Syllables rev·e·la·tion
Stress rev-e-LA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
rev
/rɛv/
short e
e
/ə/
schwa
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the act of revealing or something that is revealed
Sound Reference
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rev=/rɛv/(revenue) + e=/ə/(ago) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The report was a shocking revelation to the public.