appreciation

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: ap-pre-ci-a-tion (5)

English Definition

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Example Sentence

She received appreciation for her hard work.

US IPA /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
UK IPA /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/