education

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: ed-u-ca-tion (4)

English Definition

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Example Sentence

Education is the backbone of a nation.

US IPA /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌedjuˈkeɪʃn/