How to pronounce abaction
Say it like a-BAK-shun. Abaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK).
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- a
- BAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abaction
American and British speakers say abaction in essentially the same way: /æˈbækʃən/ in the US and /æˈbækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-BAK-shun.
What does abaction mean?
- Carrying away by force, especially of animals.
Where does abaction come from?
From Latin abāctiō.
Words that rhyme with abaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abaction.
Questions about saying abaction
How do you pronounce abaction?
Say a-BAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /æˈbækʃən/. In British English it is /æˈbækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abaction?
Abaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK). Broken into parts: a · BAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈbækʃən/ and the British form is /æˈbækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.