transformation
/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
Syllables trans·for·ma·tion
Stress trans-for-MA-tion
Phonics Breakdown
trans
/træns/
short a
for
/fər/
er schwa
ma
/meɪ/
long a-e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
a complete change in form, appearance, or character
Sound Reference
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trans=/træns/(transport) + for=/fər/(forget) + ma=/meɪ/(make) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The city has undergone a remarkable transformation.