translation

/trænzˈleɪʃən/
Syllables trans·la·tion
Stress trans-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

trans
/trænz/
short a
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending

Meaning

the act of translating words or text from one language into another

Sound Reference

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trans=/trænz/(transfer) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

This book provides an accurate translation of the poem.