How to pronounce abreaction
Say it like ab-ree-AK-shun. Abreaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- ab
- ree
- AK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abreaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay 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 abreaction
American and British speakers say abreaction in essentially the same way: /ˌæbriˈækʃən/ in the US and /ˌæbriˈækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-ree-AK-shun.
What does abreaction mean?
- The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross.
Where does abreaction come from?
Partial calque of German Abreagierung, from ab (“away from”) + Reagierung (“reaction”).
Words that rhyme with abreaction
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Questions about saying abreaction
How do you pronounce abreaction?
Say ab-ree-AK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbriˈækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæbriˈækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abreaction?
Abreaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: ab · ree · AK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abreaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbriˈækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæbriˈækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.