word
Alleviation
Uh-lee-vee-AY-shuhn
/ʌˌliːviːˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alleviation
Dictionary meaning
The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance).
Synonyms: easing
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