motivation
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: mo-ti-va-tion (4)
English Definition
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
Example Sentence
His family was his main motivation for success.
US IPA
/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn/
UK IPA
/ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/