How to pronounce abstriction
Say it like ab-STRIK-shun. Abstriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
- ab
- STRIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstriction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abstriction
American and British speakers say abstriction in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrɪkʃən/ in the US and /æbˈstrɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRIK-shun.
What does abstriction mean?
- A method of spore formation in fungi in which successive portions of the sporophore are cut off through the growth of septa; abjunction.
Where does abstriction come from?
From Latin ab- (“from, away, outside”) + strictio (“act of pressing together”), from strictus (“tightened”).
Words that rhyme with abstriction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abstriction.
Questions about saying abstriction
How do you pronounce abstriction?
Say ab-STRIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrɪkʃən/. In British English it is /æbˈstrɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstriction?
Abstriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ab · STRIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say abstriction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrɪkʃən/ and the British form is /æbˈstrɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.