ventilation

/ˌven.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Syllables ven·ti·la·tion

Stress ven-ti-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ven

/ven/

short e

ti

/tɪ/

short i

la

/leɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the circulation of fresh air in a space

Sound Reference

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ven=/ven/(vent) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Good ventilation is important for indoor air quality.