preparation
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: prep-a-ra-tion (4)
English Definition
The action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration.
Example Sentence
We are making preparation for the exam.
US IPA
/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
UK IPA
/ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/