consolidation

noun

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: con-sol-i-da-tion (5)

English Definition

The action or process of combining several things into a single more effective whole.

Example Sentence

The consolidation of the two companies is complete.

US IPA /kənˌsɑː.lɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/