taxation

/tækˈseɪʃən/

Syllables tax·a·tion

Stress tax-A-tion

Phonics Breakdown

tax

/tæks/

short a

a

/eɪ/

open syllable

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the system or process of collecting taxes

Sound Reference

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tax=/tæks/(tax) + a=/eɪ/(name) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Taxation is essential for funding public services.