sanitation
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
Syllables san·i·ta·tion
Stress san-i-TA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
san
/sæn/
short a
i
/ɪ/
short i
ta
/teɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the system or process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing clean water and waste disposal
Sound Reference
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san=/sæn/(sand) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ta=/teɪ/(take) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Improved sanitation can prevent the spread of disease.