dissertation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: dis-ser-ta-tion (4)

English Definition

A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree.

Example Sentence

She is working hard to finish her PhD dissertation.

US IPA /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃn/