irrigation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: ir-ri-ga-tion (4)

English Definition

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth.

Example Sentence

Irrigation is needed for farming during the dry season.

US IPA /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn/