tuition

/tuˈɪʃən/

Syllables tu·i·tion

Stress tu-I-tion

Phonics Breakdown

tu

/tu/

long u_e

i

/ɪ/

short i

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the money paid for teaching, especially at a college or university

Sound Reference

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tu=/tu/(tuna) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The university raised its tuition this year.